August 1987 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  3. Saudi Arabia / Mecca Riot
  4. Florida / USS Stark Memorial
  5. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Efferdent; Rolaids.)
  6. Canada / Tornadoes
  7. Reagan / Health
  8. Supreme Court / Bork
  9. (Commercial: Gallo Wine; Fleischmann's Margarine; Total; Polident.)
  10. Air Travel / Passenger Complaints
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  12. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste; Subaru; Advil; Riopan Plus.)
  13. Sports: Horse Racing, Baseball, Special Olympics
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  15. (Commercial: Price Pfister Faucets; Polident; Tums; "Business World".)
  16. Wyoming / Rendezvous Recreation
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  3. Mecca Riots Aftermath / Iran
  4. Reagan / Health
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  6. (Commercial: AT&T; Post Raisin Bran; Subaru.)
  7. Canada / Tornadoes
  8. Meese / Iran/Contra Scandal
  9. (Commercial: Del Monte Fruit Blends Drink; Mazda; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch.)
  10. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  11. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  12. (Commercial: Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; Dulcolax; Bufferin.)
  13. Mexico City / Plane Crash Aftermath
  14. Indian Pottery Controversy
  15. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Kellogg's Product 19; Ford Wagons; Anacin.)
  16. Rome / Queen of Heaven Jail
  17. Good Night

August 2, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  3. Persian Gulf / Iranian Maneuvers
  4. Mideast / Mecca Aftermath
  5. Lebanon / Assassination
  6. Israel / Assassination
  7. Philippines / Assassination
  8. (Commercial: AT&T; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  9. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  10. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  11. Iran/Contra Affair / Meese
  12. (Commercial: Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal; Minute Maid Orange Juice; Ford Motor Company; A.1 Steak Sauce.)
  13. California / Traffic Shootings
  14. Alaska / Oil Controversy
  15. (Commercial: Tums; American Express Travelers Cheques; Folgers; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Geritol Complete; "World News Tonight".)
  16. Sports: Boxing, Auto Racing, Baseball
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  18. (Commercial: Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega; Miller Beer; Preparation H; "Good Morning America.")
  19. Ohio / Twin Festival
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1987
  1. Introduction Forrest Sawyer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  3. Israel / USSR Dipls.
  4. Mecca Riot Aftermath
  5. Israel / Gaza Strip Violence
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Forrest Sawyer)
  7. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  9. Vietnam Veterans of America / Stout
  10. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  11. (Commercial: FiberCon Laxative; Ford Motor Company; Post Bran Flakes; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  12. Heat Wave / Midwest
  13. Sports and Drugs
  14. Marijuana Laws
  15. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  16. Philippines / Assassination
  17. Haiti / Political Violence
  18. (Commercial: Subaru; Post Bran Flakes; Geritol Complete; Dulcolax.)
  19. Florida / Credit Card Battle
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview John Hart (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  3. Mecca Riot Aftermath
  4. Upcoming Items (S: John Hart)
  5. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Ace Hardware; Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks.)
  6. Iran/Contra Hearings / Weinberger, Reagan
  7. AIDS / Police
  8. Felons / Probation
  9. Texas / Purse Snatching Murder
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Advil; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Israel / Assassination
  12. Philippines / Assassination
  13. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  14. Japan / Vietnamese Refugees
  15. Vietnam Veterans of America / Stout
  16. Haiti / Political Violence
  17. Sudan / Uranium
  18. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran; Bufferin; AT&T.)
  19. Supreme Court / Bork Nomination
  20. Canada / Tornado Aftermath
  21. California / Freeway Shootings
  22. Illinois / Lincoln Letter
  23. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Tylenol; United States Sprint.)
  24. Sports: Books
  25. Good Night

August 3, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings / Conclusion
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  4. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; ERA Realty; Fixodent.)
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  7. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Andersen Windows; Advil; Woolite.)
  8. Iran / Mecca Riots
  9. Oil and Gold Prices / Persian Gulf
  10. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  12. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Medipren; AT&T; Whirlpool Ranges; Tums.)
  13. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  14. US-Vietnam Relations / Tourism
  15. Japan / Plane Crash
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  17. (Commercial: Contac; United States Sprint; Price Pfister Faucets; Mylanta-II; "Nightline".)
  18. Special Olympics
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Presence, Mecca Riots
  3. Iran/Contra Hearings / Conclusion
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks; Andersen Windows; American Express Travelers Cheques; Maalox-Plus.)
  6. US-Vietnam / MIAs
  7. Reagan / Health
  8. Cancer / Ricin Poison
  9. House / Banking Legis.
  10. Greenspan / Senate Confirmation
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Red Lobster Restaurants.)
  13. Canada / Rafting Tragedy
  14. Space Shuttle Test
  15. AIDS / Prostitution
  16. (Commercial: Shower to Shower; Tylenol; General Motors Corp. Trucks; Mylanta-II.)
  17. Heat Wave
  18. Dolphin Deaths
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings / Conclusion
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Mazda; Kellogg's All-Bran; Whirlpool Ranges.)
  5. Iran/Contra Hearings / Reagan
  6. (Commercial: Yugo; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Shower to Shower; Medipren.)
  7. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  8. Mecca Riot Aftermath
  9. Oil Prices / Persian Gulf
  10. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  11. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance; Kellogg's Product 19; General Motors Corporation Trucks; Cortaid.)
  12. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  13. Japan / Plane Crash
  14. Los Angeles / Freeway Shootings
  15. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Mazda; ERA Realty; Post Raisin Bran.)
  16. Denver / Kids Bank
  17. Good Night

August 4, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Operation Martyrdom
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Contac; Tums.)
  6. Contra Aid
  7. Iran/Contra Investigation / Abrams
  8. Iran/Contra Investigation / Walsh
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Maalox-Plus; Fixodent; Cepacol; Citrucel.)
  11. California / Near Miss
  12. Radon / EPA Study
  13. Special Assignment (Drug Testing in the Workplace)
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks; General Motors Corporation Trucks; Preparation H; Mylanta-II.)
  16. Federal Communications Commission / Fairness Doctrine
  17. Baseball / Niekro's Emery Board
  18. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; Vanish; Shower to Shower; Medipren; "Nightline".)
  21. Blind Sailor
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1987
  1. Iran/Contra Scheme / Wright
  2. Persian Gulf / Operation Martyrdom
  3. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  4. Contra Aid
  5. Nicaragua / Private Sandinista Aid
  6. Army / M-60 Defects
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Nescafe; Cortaid; Tums; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade.)
  9. Federal Communications Commission / Fairness Doctrine
  10. AT&T Phone Rates
  11. Food Labels
  12. (Commercial: Preparation H; Riopan Plus; ERA Realty; Pam Cooking Spray.)
  13. Radon / EPA Study
  14. California / Mono Lake Controversy
  15. Baseball / Niekro's Emery Board
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; American Express Travelers Cheques; Vanish.)
  18. Mississippi / Miss Mississippi
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Contra Aid Proposal
  3. Nicaragua / MiG-21, Sandinista Military Strength
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Advil; Gumout Auto Products; Post Raisin Bran.)
  6. Persian Gulf / Operation Martyrdom
  7. Persian Gulf / French Presence
  8. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Medipren; Vanish; Maalox-Plus.)
  9. Texas Death Row / Brandley Controversy
  10. Whitehead / Separation
  11. AIDS / United States Death Toll, Insurance
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Benadryl; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Dentu- Creme; Yugo.)
  14. Federal Communications Commission / Fairness Doctrine
  15. Commentary (Iran/Contra Hearings)
  16. Hart / Poll
  17. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; United States Sprint.)
  18. Baseball / Niekro's Emery Board
  19. Good Night

August 5, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Central America and Contra Aid / Reagan Plan
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Tylenol; Shower to Shower; Nescafe.)
  5. Persian Gulf / Operation Martyrdom, United States Presence
  6. Florida / USS Stark Return
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Geritol Complete; Whirlpool Ranges; ERA Realty; Maalox-Plus.)
  9. Mideast / Mecca Aftermath, Sunni-Shiite Friction
  10. Pentagon Intruder
  11. Infants / Diet
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; United States Sprint; Correctol.)
  14. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. Massachusetts / Treasure Hunt
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Anacin; Andersen Windows; American Express Travelers Cheques; Cortaid; "Nightline".)
  18. Marilyn Monroe
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / Reagan Plan
  3. Pentagon Shooting
  4. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  5. Florida / USS Stark Homecoming
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Medipren; Andersen Windows; Citrucel; Cepacol.)
  8. California / Freeway Shootings
  9. Pope / Waldheim Audience Aftermath
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Del Monte Fruit Blends Drink; Wrangler Jeans; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste; ERA Realty.)
  12. Pan American Games
  13. Cuba / Economy
  14. Indiana / Pan American Games
  15. Baseball / Niekro Suspension
  16. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Riunite Wine; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch.)
  17. Unruh / Death
  18. Marilyn Monroe
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Central America / Reagan Plan
  3. Pentagon Shooting
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Bayer; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Corning Lenses.)
  6. Persian Gulf / Iran
  7. Florida / USS Stark Homecoming
  8. (Commercial: Diehard Batteries; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal; United States Sprint; Cortaid.)
  9. South Africa / Mandela
  10. Panama / Political Unrest
  11. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Folgers; Yugo.)
  12. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  13. Commentary (Reagan's Central American Peace Plan)
  14. Baseball / Niekro Suspension
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Pam Cooking Spray; Kellogg's Product 19; Tylenol; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  17. Marilyn Monroe
  18. Good Night

August 6, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Chicago, Illinois)
  2. Central America / Reagan Administration
  3. Panama / Political Unrest
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Serenity Undergarments.)
  6. Persian Gulf / United States Presence, Operation Martyrdom
  7. Florida / USS Stark
  8. USSR / Feltsman Emigration
  9. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks; Contac; ERA Realty.)
  10. California / Freeway Shootings
  11. Money Matters: Stock Market, College Costs
  12. Midwest / Bus. Incubators
  13. (Commercial: Just Right; Efferdent; Benadryl; United States Sprint; Riopan Plus.)
  14. Panama / Political Unrest
  15. (Commercial: Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; Citrucel; Maalox-Plus; "20/20".)
  16. Wing Dingers Motorcycle Club
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Central America / US-Nicaragua Relations
  3. US-USSR Arms Talks / Hiroshima Anniversary
  4. USSR / Feltsman Emigration
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Presence, Operation Martyrdom
  6. Islamic Revolution
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Riunite; Yugo; Just Right.)
  9. AIDS / Hospital Closing
  10. Alzheimer's Disease
  11. (Commercial: Citrucel; Fasteeth For Lowers; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  12. Toy Gun Deaths
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Trucks; Efferdent; Rolaids; Vanish.)
  15. Indiana / Pan American Games
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Central American Peace Proposals / US-Nicaragua Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Wrangler Jeans.)
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Presence, Iran
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  7. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Trucks; Tylenol; Shower to Shower; Ace Hardware)
  8. NBC / Nabet Strike
  9. California / Freeway Shootings
  10. Yosemite Controversy
  11. Yellowstone
  12. Koch / Health
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Corning Lenses; Fruit & Fibre; Micatin; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  14. Panama / Political Unrest
  15. Commentary (Iran)
  16. South Korea / Workers' Strikes
  17. South-North Korea Relations / 1988 Olympics
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Ford Wagons; United States Sprint; Pam Cooking Spray.)
  20. Cambodian Refugee
  21. Good Night

August 7, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Central American Peace Plan / Reagan Administration
  3. Reagan-Cong. Rel. / Intelligence Agreement
  4. Iran/Contra Affair / Reagan Speech
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Drano; Bufferin; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  7. Persian Gulf / Operation Martyrdom, United States Presence
  8. Persian Gulf / USSR Presence
  9. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Citrucel; Cortaid; Post Bran Flakes; Serenity Undergarments.)
  12. Money Matters: Unemployment, Stock Market
  13. South Africa / Standard Bank Pullout
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; General Motors Corporation Trucks; Advil; Price Pfister Faucets; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  16. US-USSR Relations / Bering Strait Swim
  17. Baseball / Abbott
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: General Motors Corp.; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Tums; "Nightline".)
  20. Person of The Week (Eunice Shriver)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Central American Peace Plan / Reagan Administration
  3. Economy / Unemployment
  4. Iran/Contra Affair / Intelligence Agreement
  5. Persian Gulf / Operation Martyrdom
  6. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  7. Iran-Iraq War / Chemical Weapons
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Citrucel; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Geritol Complete; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  10. Malpractice Insurance Study
  11. Bendectin Controversy
  12. (Commercial: Del Monte Fruit Blends; Mazda; Efferdent; Rolaids.)
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  14. England / Moors Murders Update
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Bayer; Riunite Wine; Ace Hardware; FiberCon.)
  17. McLain / Conviction Thrown Out
  18. Massachusetts / Nomans Land Island Controversy
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Central American Peace Initiative / Reagan Administration
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / Reagan Speech
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Anacin; Dulcolax; Ace Hardware)
  6. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  7. Mideast / Mecca Violence Aftermath
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  9. USSR / Gorbachev
  10. US-USSR Relations / Bering Strait Swim
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Medipren; Mazda.)
  12. Special Segment (G.E. and Nuclear Safety)
  13. (Commercial: Subaru; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Metamucil.)
  14. Indiana / Pan American Games
  15. Economy / Unemployment
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Ace Hardware; Bayer; Maalox-Plus.)
  18. Maine / Lighthouses
  19. Good Night

August 8, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1987
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  3. Berlin / Iranian Expulsions
  4. Central American Peace Initiative
  5. Webster / CIA-Cong. Relations
  6. American Bar Association Convention / Iran/Contra Hearings
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Lesley Stahl)
  8. (Commercial: Del Monte Fruit Blends Drink; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  9. AIDS / Minority Groups
  10. Indiana / Pan American Games
  11. US-USSR Relations / Bering Strait Swim
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Lesley Stahl)
  13. (Commercial: Yugo; Post Bran Flakes; Polident; Dulcolax.)
  14. USSR / Mobile Missiles
  15. Persian Gulf / Minesweeper Shortage
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Lesley Stahl)
  17. (Commercial: Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  18. Warship Ind.
  19. South Africa / Miners Strike
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Lesley Stahl)
  21. (Commercial: Tums; Aqua-Fresh; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Maalox-Plus.)
  22. Presley Anniversary
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1987
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Presence
  3. Persian Gulf / United Nations Sanctions
  4. Intelligence Agreement / Stokes, Webster
  5. American Bar Association Conference / Iran/Contra Hearings
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Trucks; Just Right; Bufferin.)
  8. Central American Peace Initiative / Reagan, Ortega
  9. US-USSR Relations / Berlin Wall Anniversary
  10. South Africa / Miners' Strike
  11. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Post Raisin Bran; Tylenol.)
  12. Oregon / Bonneville Dam
  13. Texas / Hospital Vote
  14. Hhigh School Employees / Arrest Records
  15. (Commercial: Advil; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Whirlpool Ranges; Allstate Insurance.)
  16. Indiana / Pan American Games
  17. Atlantic Crossing / Blind Sailor
  18. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Bayer; Cardi-Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplement; Dulcolax.)
  19. Iran/Contra Hearings / Comedians
  20. Good Night

August 9, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines
  3. Lebanon / Hostages
  4. (Commercial: Bufferin; Folgers.)
  5. Central American Peace Plan
  6. South Africa / Miners Strike
  7. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; General Motors Corp.; Miller Beer; Aqua-Fresh; Tums.)
  8. American Bar Association Convention / Walsh
  9. '88 Vote / Iowa Debate
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  11. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Trucks; Post Raisin Bran; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Anacin; Riopan Plus; "World News Tonight".)
  12. Sports: Golf, Football, Horse Racing
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  15. James Bond
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1987
  1. Introduction Forrest Sawyer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines
  3. Iran/Contra Affair Investigation
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Forrest Sawyer)
  5. (Commercial: Nescafe; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Maalox-Plus.)
  6. South Africa / Miners Strike
  7. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  8. Nagasaki Anniversary
  9. Nuclear Protest / Texas, Colorado
  10. India / Political Violence
  11. India / Drought
  12. Gulf of Mexico / Storm Warning
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Forrest Sawyer)
  14. (Commercial: Price Pfister; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; Bayer.)
  15. Pan American Games / Urrutia
  16. USSR Satellite
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Forrest Sawyer)
  18. (Commercial: Subaru; ERA Realty; Tums.)
  19. US-Laos Relations / MIAs
  20. Vietnam / West Tourism
  21. Northern Ireland / Terrorism, Rioting
  22. Libya-Chad Conflict
  23. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; IBM Personal System/2; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  24. Japan / Log Cabins
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview John Hart (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Miners Strike
  3. Northern Ireland / Terrorism, Rioting
  4. Lebanon / Hostages
  5. Persian Gulf / Mines
  6. Upcoming Items (S: John Hart)
  7. American Bar Association Convention / Walsh
  8. Nagasaki / Memorial Services
  9. Nuclear Protests / Colorado, Nevada
  10. Paraguay / Pol. Prisoner
  11. (Commercial: American Express Card; Metamucil.)
  12. Texas / Church Bus Accident Follow-Up
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; General Motors Corp. Trucks; Del Monte Fruit Blends.)
  14. Scotland / Loch Ness
  15. USSR Satellite
  16. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Ace Hardware; Fruit & Fibre.)
  17. Bolshoi / Mukamedov
  18. Scotland / Soviet Cultural Exhibition
  19. Good Night

August 10, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines
  3. Iran-Iraq War / Oil
  4. Greece / Terrorism
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Mylanta-II.)
  7. South Africa / Miners Strike
  8. Money Matters: Stock Market
  9. Commerce Secretary / Verity
  10. Abel / Death
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Del Monte Fruit Blends Drink; Total; Micatin.)
  13. Special Assignment (War in the Woods)
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Trucks; United States Sprint; Aqua-Fresh; Preparation H; Price Pfister Faucets.)
  16. Colorado / Bus Accident
  17. World War II / Balloon Bombs
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Midas Brakes; ERA Realty; Cortaid; AT&T; "Nightline".)
  20. Prison Newspaper
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines, US-Iran Incident
  3. Greece / Terrorism
  4. US-Greece Relations / Military Bases
  5. Colorado / Bus Accident
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Just Right; Red Lobster Restaurants; Midas Mufflers; Citrucel.)
  8. Commerce Secretary / Verity
  9. Abel / Death
  10. South Africa / Miners Strike
  11. USSR Satellite Malfunction
  12. (Commercial: Yugo; Total; Bayer.)
  13. Brennan / Health
  14. Supreme Court / Bork
  15. Bilingual Controversy
  16. San Francisco / Army Base Child Abuse
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; ERA Realty; Whirlpool Ranges; Anacin.)
  19. Bats
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iranian Incident, Mines
  3. West Berlin / Iranian Expulsions
  4. Greece / Terrorism
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  6. (Commercial: Ford Wagons; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaners; Grape-Nuts.)
  7. Colorado / Bus Accident
  8. Philadelphia / Oil Tank Fire
  9. (Commercial: FiberCon; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; Bufferin.)
  10. South Africa / Miners Strike
  11. Haiti / Political Unrest
  12. United States / Cuban Defection
  13. Indiana / Pan American Games
  14. Supreme Court / Bork
  15. Brennan / Health
  16. Abel / Death
  17. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Trucks; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Parke-Davis Promega.)
  18. Commerce Secretary / Verity
  19. Alaska / Oil Economy
  20. Alaska Oil Correction
  21. Stock Market Report (S: Garrick Utley)
  22. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Medipren; Micatin; "Today"; Subaru; Total.)
  23. Homeless Children
  24. Good Night

August 11, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines, United States Policy
  3. (Commercial: Medipren; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran.)
  4. Persian Gulf / Minesweeping, United States Policy
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Citrucel; Whirlpool Corp.; Bufferin.)
  8. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. Greenspan
  10. '88 Vote / Campaign Debts
  11. Rko Gen. / Federal Communications Commission Ruling
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Advil; Red Lobster Restaurants; American Express Card; Honda Generators; Tums.)
  14. South Africa / Miners Strike
  15. South Korea / Labor Unrest
  16. West Germany / Plane Crash
  17. Chlordane
  18. Baseball / Scuff Balls
  19. Peller / Death
  20. (Commercial: Contac; ERA Realty; Subaru; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; "Nightline".)
  21. Japan / Male Skin Care Ind.
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines
  3. Afghanistan (Part I)
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Subaru; Post Bran Flakes; Geritol Complete; Nescafe.)
  6. Chlordane
  7. Medicine / Leeches
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Medipren; Whirlpool Ranges; Cepacol; Citrucel.)
  10. Texas / Near Miss
  11. West Germany / Plane Crash
  12. US-USSR Relations / SS-24 Missile
  13. Pakistan / Marriage and Politics
  14. Peller / Death
  15. (Commercial: Just Right; Yugo; Kaopectate; ERA Realty.)
  16. Elvis Anniversary
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Advil; Subaru; Wheaties.)
  5. Stock Market
  6. Greenspan
  7. Rko Gen. / Federal Communications Commission Ruling
  8. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Folgers; General Motors Corp. Trucks.)
  9. Central American Peace Plan / Weinberger
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme; Subaru Justy; Micatin; Corning Lenses.)
  11. Commentary (Greenspan)
  12. AIDS / Vaccine Research
  13. Peller / Death
  14. (Commercial: Red Lobster Restaurants; Bayer; "Today"; AT&T; Allstate Insurance.)
  15. Octogenarian Hiker
  16. Good Night

August 12, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1987
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / Reagan Response
  3. Central American Peace Plan
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  5. (Commercial: Wheaties; Subaru.)
  6. Persian Gulf / Mines
  7. South Korea / Political Unrest
  8. South Africa / Miners Strike
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  10. (Commercial: Aqua-Fresh; American Express Travelers Cheques; Fleischmann's Margarine; United States Sprint.)
  11. Near Misses
  12. Multiple Sclerosis
  13. Sickle-Cell Anemia
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  15. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Red Lobster Restaurants; Whirlpool Corp.; Total; Micatin; Tylenol.)
  16. Atlantic Crossing / Dickson
  17. Baseball / Doctored Balls, Bats
  18. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Ted Koppel)
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  20. (Commercial: Smuckers Spreads; Citrucel; Cepacol; General Motors Corporation Trucks; "Nightline".)
  21. Presley Anniversary
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / Reagan Speech
  3. Central American Peace Plan / US-Nicaragua Relations
  4. Persian Gulf / Mines
  5. Near Misses
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Vanish; Sears Diehard Batteries; General Motors Corporation Trucks; Cortaid.)
  8. Economy / Stock Market
  9. South Africa / Miners Strike
  10. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Sominex; Corning Lenses; Just Right.)
  11. Multiple Sclerosis
  12. California / Freeway Shootings
  13. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Anacin; Riunite; Price Pfister Faucets.)
  14. Afghanistan (Part II)
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / Reagan Speech
  3. Woman President / Poll
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Subaru; Micatin; Wheaties.)
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. Central American Peace Initiative
  8. South Africa / Miners Strike
  9. South Korea / Political Unrest
  10. (Commercial: Red Lobster Restaurants; Subaru; Efferdent; Benadryl; ERA Realty.)
  11. Ohio / Hospital Murders
  12. Florida / Bus Accident
  13. Multiple Sclerosis
  14. Sickle Cell Anemia
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cortaid; General Motors Corporation Trucks; Western Union; Total.)
  16. Commentary (Persian Gulf)
  17. USSR -Iran Relations / Oil Pipeline
  18. Tropical Storm Arlene / Dickson
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Ford Taurus; Bayer; "Today"; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  21. Presley Anniversary
  22. Good Night

August 13, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1987
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / Reagan Speech
  3. Reagan Administration / Contra Aid
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  5. (Commercial: Tylenol; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. Persian Gulf / Mines
  7. Afghanistan
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  9. (Commercial: Contac; Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks; Subaru Justy; Vanish.)
  10. Nevada / Nuclear Test
  11. Nevada / Military Noise Pollution
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  13. (Commercial: Price Pfister Faucets; Bayer; United States Sprint; Aqua- Fresh; ERA Realty.)
  14. AIDS / Testing
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  17. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; "20/20".)
  18. Animal Chiropractor
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Contra Aid
  3. Persian Gulf / Mines
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Mazda; AT&T; Tums; Riunite Wine.)
  6. Economy / Retail Sales
  7. AIDS / Testing
  8. Air Safety / Near Misses
  9. Flight Delays
  10. Boating Accidents
  11. (Commercial: Subaru; Aqua-Fresh; Pam Cooking Spray; Bayer.)
  12. Afghanistan
  13. India / Gandhi
  14. US-Laos Relations / MIAs
  15. Marshall, Brennan / Health
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Nescafe; General Motors Corporation Trucks; Medipren; Micatin.)
  18. Document Theft
  19. Titanic Safe
  20. Pan American Games / Abbott
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Contra Aid
  3. Central American Peace Plan / Nicaragua
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Yugo; Bufferin; Fruit & Fibre.)
  6. South Africa / Botha
  7. Afghanistan
  8. (Commercial: Wheaties; Subaru; AT&T.)
  9. AIDS / Heterosexuals, Testing
  10. Special Segment (AIDS Babies)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Subaru; Micatin; Tylenol; Preparation H.)
  12. Economy / Retail Sales
  13. Auto Industry / Sales Incentives
  14. Commentary (Reagan)
  15. Titanic Safe
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: ERA Realty; American Express Card; "Today"; Bayer; Dentu-Creme.)
  18. Hot Air Balloons and Art
  19. Good Night

August 14, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1987
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Near Misses / Reagan
  3. Air Safety / Overcrowding
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  5. (Commercial: Advil; Pam Cooking Spray; Total.)
  6. Habib Resignation
  7. El Salvador
  8. Persian Gulf / Mines
  9. South Africa / Miners Strike
  10. Austria / The White Book
  11. Brazil / Building Collapse
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  13. (Commercial: Citrucel; ERA Realty; Subaru; Contac.)
  14. Chicago / Flooding
  15. Money Matters: Trade Deficit, Producer Prices, Stock Market
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  17. (Commercial: Micatin; Wheaties; United States Sprint; Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  18. Ehrlichman / Pardon Request
  19. Pan American Games / Lewis
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  21. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Cortaid; Subaru; Geritol Complete; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  22. Person of The Week (Wilma Mankiller)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Near Misses / Reagan
  3. Contra Aid
  4. Habib Resignation
  5. El Salvador
  6. Waldheim / The White Book, Austrian Anti-Semitism
  7. Persian Gulf / Mines
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Bayer; Post Bran Flakes; Cortaid; American Express Card.)
  10. South Africa / Miners Strike
  11. Ethiopia / Drought
  12. Chicago / Flooding
  13. Campaign '88 / Jackson
  14. (Commercial: Subaru; Ace Hardware; Efferdent; Rolaids.)
  15. Economy / Trade Deficit, Industrial Production, Wholesale Prices
  16. Homeless / April's Death
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Trucks; Fasteeth For Lowers; "Divorce Court"; Just Right.)
  19. Harmonic Convergence
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Near Misses / Reagan
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Just Right; Medipren; Micatin.)
  5. Habib Resignation
  6. El Salvador
  7. Iran / War Policy
  8. South Africa / Miners Strike
  9. (Commercial: Mazda; Hanes Underwear; United States Sprint.)
  10. Chicago / Flooding
  11. Rosenberg / Suicide
  12. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Subaru; Mylanta-II.)
  13. Economy / Industrial Production, Wholesale Prices, Trade Deficit
  14. Economy / Falling Dollar and Tourism
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Honda Generators; "Meet the Press"; Mazda; Advil.)
  17. Harmonic Convergence
  18. Good Night

August 15, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines
  3. United States Embassies / Iranian Terrorism
  4. Saudi Arabia / Refinery Explosion
  5. (Commercial: Total; Pam Cooking Spray; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  6. Near Miss / Reagan
  7. Near Collisions / Small Planes
  8. Chicago / Flooding
  9. Nevada / Great Basin National Park
  10. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; Yugo; Rolaids; Parke-Davis Promega.)
  11. USSR / Nuclear Test Leak
  12. Central American Peace Plan / El Salvador
  13. New York / North Tribute
  14. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran; Aqua-Fresh; Sominex; United States Sprint; Smucker's Spreads.)
  15. Sports: Baseball, Football
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  17. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; "Business World".)
  18. Ohio / Soap Box Derby
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines
  3. Saudi Arabia / Refinery Explosion
  4. Iran / International Terrorism
  5. Near Miss / Reagan
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  7. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; General Motors Corporation Trucks; Pam Cooking Spray.)
  8. Reagan / Contra Aid, Central American Policy
  9. Chicago / Flooding
  10. Wedtech Investigation / Chinn
  11. (Commercial: Wrangler Jeans; Subaru; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  12. Oregon / Crater Lake Controversy
  13. England / Septuplets
  14. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Ford Motor Corp.; Rolaids; Parke-Davis Promega.)
  15. South Korea / Labor Unrest
  16. West Bank / Bir Zeit University
  17. USSR / Gas Leak
  18. (Commercial: Yugo; Scope; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; American Express Travelers Cheques; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  19. Mudd
  20. Good Night

August 16, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1987
  1. Introduction Faith Daniels (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines
  3. Egypt-Jordan Relations / Military Maneuvers
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Faith Daniels)
  5. (Commercial: Yugo; Corning Lenses; Dentu-Creme.)
  6. Persian Gulf / United Nations
  7. (Commercial: Just Right; Price Pfister Faucets; Aqua-Fresh; AT&T.)
  8. Chicago / Flooding
  9. Los Angeles / The Homeless
  10. The Homeless and Farm Work
  11. Victim Compensation / Justice Department
  12. Florida / Santeria Controversy
  13. (Commercial: Subaru; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaners.)
  14. Rosenberg / Suicide
  15. Presley / Death Anniversary
  16. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Wrangler Jeans; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  17. Harmonic Convergence
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; United States Sprint; Metamucil; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  5. Harmonic Convergence
  6. Presley / Death Anniversary
  7. US-USSR Relations / USS Arkansas
  8. (Commercial: Drano; Ford Motor Company; Scope.)
  9. Decision '88 / Dole
  10. Pan American Games / Lewis
  11. Afghanistan
  12. (Commercial: Wheaties; Western Union; Whirlpool Ranges.)
  13. Sports: Synchronized Swimming
  14. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Subaru; "Today"; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  15. England / Spycatcher Controversy
  16. Good Night

August 17, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Detroit / Northwest 255 Crash
  3. New York City / Ham Radio Fraud
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Midas Mufflers; Contac.)
  6. Persian Gulf / Mines
  7. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / Arms Sale
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  9. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; United Parcel Service; Honda Generators; Maalox-Plus.)
  10. Special Assignment (The Ptl Probe)
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  12. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Wheaties; Micatin; Shower to Shower.)
  13. AIDS / Vaccine Tests
  14. Pan American Games / Drug Tests
  15. Stock Market Report (S: Ted Koppel)
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Fixodent; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; "Nightline".)
  18. Hess / Death
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Detroit / Northwest 255 Crash
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: Just Right; Mazda Trucks; Check-Up Toothpaste and Gum.)
  5. Hess / Death
  6. Iran/Contra Investigation
  7. Persian Gulf / Mines
  8. Europe / Terrorism
  9. Hong Kong-China, PR Relations / Vietnamese Refugees
  10. (Commercial: Ford Motor Corp.; Andersen Windows; Rolaids; Benadryl.)
  11. Pan American Games / Drug Testing
  12. Ohio / Hospital Murders
  13. AIDS / Vaccine Test
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  15. (Commercial: Just For Men Hair Coloring; Anacin; Preparation H; Allstate Insurance.)
  16. El Salvador
  17. England / Spycatcher Controversy
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Detroit / Northwest 255 Crash
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Fixodent; Kellogg's Nutrific Cereal.)
  5. Hess / Death
  6. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; United States Sprint; Parke- Davis Promega.)
  7. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / Arms Sales
  8. Persian Gulf / Mines
  9. NASA / Ride Report
  10. (Commercial: Red Lobster Restaurants; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Scope; Corning Lenses.)
  11. Texas / Savings and Loan Investigation
  12. Connally / Bankruptcy
  13. Stock Market Report (S: Garrick Utley)
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Preparation H; "Today"; Micatin; Maalox-Plus.)
  15. Rhode Island / Piping Plover Controversy
  16. Good Night

August 18, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Lebanon / Glass Escape
  3. (Commercial: Micatin; Kellogg's Special K.)
  4. Lebanon / Glass Escape
  5. Persian Gulf / Ship Attacked
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  7. (Commercial: Anacin; Wheaties; Efferdent; Rolaids.)
  8. Detroit / Flight 255 Aftermath
  9. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Ted Koppel)
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  11. (Commercial: Wheaties; Bufferin; Andersen Windows; United States Sprint; Post Raisin Bran.)
  12. Hess Death / Follow-Up
  13. Cincinnati / Serial Killings
  14. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Red Lobster Restaurants; Fixodent; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Maalox-Plus; "Nightline".)
  15. Top Item Recapped (S: Ted Koppel)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Detroit / Flight 255 Follow-Up
  3. Lebanon / Glass Escape
  4. Persian Gulf / Ship Attacked
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Bufferin; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; American Express Travelers Cheques; Wheaties.)
  7. AIDS / Vaccine Research
  8. Hess Death / Follow-Up
  9. Sri Lanka / Assassination Attempt
  10. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Micatin; Shower to Shower; Check-Up Toothpaste.)
  11. Economy / Housing Starts, Building Permits
  12. California / National Parks
  13. Virginia / Pelliccia Pardon
  14. Ohio / Hospital Serial Killings
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Bayer; Clorets; Tucks.)
  17. South Africa / Miners Strike
  18. South Korea / Labor Unrest
  19. Las Vegas / Asian Investment
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Hostages / Glass
  3. Persian Gulf / Mines, Ship Attacked
  4. Iran / Mecca Riots Aftermath
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Micatin; Planters Peanuts.)
  7. Ohio / Hospital Serial Killings
  8. AIDS / Vaccine Testing
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Garrick Utley)
  10. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; American Express Card; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  11. Detroit / Flight 255 Investigation
  12. Near Miss / Boston
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  14. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Nutri-Grain; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; Western Union.)
  15. Commentary (Air Travel)
  16. Hess Death / Follow-Up
  17. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance; Parke-Davis Promega; "Today"; Wrangler Jeans; Mylanta-II.)
  18. La Bamba / Hispanic Market
  19. Good Night

August 19, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1987
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Texas / Iranian Arms Sting
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  4. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; American Express Travelers Cheques; Wheaties.)
  5. England / Mass Killing
  6. Persian Gulf / United States Convoy
  7. Hostages / Glass Escape
  8. Central American Peace Plan
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  10. (Commercial: Gallo Wine; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran.)
  11. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  12. Miami / Police Scandal
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  14. (Commercial: Parke-Davis Promega; Honda Generators; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaners; Kellogg's Nutrific.)
  15. East Coast / Dolphin Deaths
  16. Money Matters: Coors Boycott, Stock Market
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  18. (Commercial: Medipren; Micatin; Yugo; Mylanta-II; "Nightline".)
  19. '88 Vote / Super Tues.
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. England / Mass Murder
  3. Persian Gulf / Mines
  4. Central American Peace Plan
  5. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  6. Air Safety / Los Angeles
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; American Express Travelers Cheques; Maalox- Plus; Drano.)
  9. East Coast / Dolphin Deaths
  10. AFL-CIO / Coors Dispute
  11. North Carolina / Court System
  12. (Commercial: Just For Men Hair Coloring; Nescafe; Bayer.)
  13. India / Wedding Massacre
  14. Saudi Arabia / For. Deportations
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer.)
  17. William Morris Agency / Hall
  18. Artificial Reality
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  3. New York / Near Collision
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Advil; Kellogg's Nutrific; Mazda.)
  6. Persian Gulf / United States Convoy, Mines
  7. Hostages / Glass Escape
  8. England / Mass Murder
  9. Hess Death / Follow-Up
  10. (Commercial: Wheaties; Vanish; Tylenol.)
  11. Coors / AFL-CIO Boycott Ends
  12. East Coast / Dolphin Deaths
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Yugo; Grape-Nuts; Arm and Hammer Carpet and Room Deodorizer; Corning Lenses.)
  14. Decision '88 / Republican Race
  15. Texas / Iranian Arms Sting
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Mazda; AT&T; Nutri-Grain.)
  18. Tokyo / Cost-of-Living
  19. Good Night

August 20, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1987
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  3. New York / Plane Collision
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  5. (Commercial: Advil; Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner.)
  6. Iran/Contra Investigation / Walsh
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / South African Connection
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  9. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; United States Sprint; Andersen Windows.)
  10. Hostages / Iran
  11. Persian Gulf / Minesweeping
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  13. (Commercial: Bayer; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Micatin; Nescafe.)
  14. England / Massacre Aftermath
  15. Los Angeles / Horowitz Incident
  16. (Commercial: (In Progress) Contac; United States Sprint; Maalox-Plus; "20/20".)
  17. Special Assignment (Guatemala's Orphans)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Mines
  3. Central American Peace Plan
  4. Iran/Contra Investigation / Swiss Banks
  5. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  6. Fear of Flying
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Del Monte Fruit Blends Drinks; Kellogg's Nutrific.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Hart
  10. South Africa / Miners Strike
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; IBM Personal System/2; Maalox- Plus; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  13. England / Massacre Aftermath
  14. Capital Punishment / Newshaver
  15. Capital Punishment / Mentally Retarded
  16. (Commercial: Micatin; Riopan Plus; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  17. Rhode Island / Nudists vs. Piping Plovers
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  3. Chicago / Near Miss
  4. New York / Plane Collision
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  6. (Commercial: Fixodent; Folgers; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  7. Persian Gulf / Convoy, Mines
  8. Iran / Rafsanjani Interview
  9. Iran/Contra Investigation / South African Connection
  10. Contras / United States Aid
  11. (Commercial: Mazda; Vanish; Just Right.)
  12. Vatican-Jewish Relations / Waldheim Meeting
  13. Austria / Waldheim and Anti-Semitism
  14. USSR / Television
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arm and Hammer Carpet and Room Deodorizer; Mazda; Micatin; Shower to Shower.)
  16. Florida / Handguns
  17. Commentary (Campaign Financing)
  18. Stock Market Report (S: Garrick Utley)
  19. (Commercial: Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Bayer; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council)
  20. Voyager Anniversary
  21. Good Night

August 21, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1987
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. '88 Vote / Hart
  3. '88 Vote / Women's Political Caucus
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  5. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran; Contac; Midas Mufflers.)
  6. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  7. Air Safety
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  9. (Commercial: American Express Card; Nutri-Grain; Micatin.)
  10. Central American Peace Plan / Contras
  11. South Africa / Miners Strike
  12. Lebanon / Hostages
  13. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  14. Iran / Rafsanjani
  15. Espionage / Lonetree Trial
  16. Money Matters: Consumer Prices, Stock Market
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  18. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Vanish; Preparation H; Wrangler Jeans.)
  19. Bermuda / Dickson
  20. Europe / American Football
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  22. (Commercial: Advil; Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner; Planters Peanuts; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  23. Person of The Week (John Lauber)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  3. Espionage / Lonetree Trial
  4. Campaign '88 / Hart
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner; Drano; Yugo; Kaopectate.)
  7. Central American Peace Plan
  8. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys, Mines
  9. Persian Gulf / US-Iran Relations
  10. South Africa / Miners Strike
  11. England / Mass Murder
  12. (Commercial: Edison Electric Institution; AT&T; Mylanta-II; American Express Card.)
  13. Washington, DC / Helicopter Crash
  14. Mobile Phones
  15. Economy / Consumer Prices
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Vanish; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; Check- Up Toothpaste.)
  18. Video Dogs
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Decision '88 / Hart
  3. Decision '88 / North
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Bayer; Subaru; FiberCon.)
  6. US-Iran Relations / Talks, Persian Gulf
  7. South Africa / Miners Strike
  8. Dickson / Blind Sailor
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; AT&T; Micatin; Shower to Shower.)
  11. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  12. Utah / Selby Execution
  13. (Commercial: Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Fruit & Fibre; Yugo; Advil.)
  14. Vermont / Welfare Experiment
  15. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Rolaids; Parke-Davis Promega; Tylenol; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. Dog and Pony Shows
  17. Good Night

August 22, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1987
  1. Introduction Jeanne Meserve (Washington, DC)
  2. Illinois / Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Emergency Landing
  3. Air Safety / Dole
  4. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  5. Espionage / Lonetree Conviction
  6. '88 Vote / Hart
  7. (Commercial: Advil; Ford Taurus.)
  8. Persian Gulf / United States Hostages
  9. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  10. US-Syria Relations / Glass Escape
  11. Central American Peace Plan
  12. Pope / Poll
  13. (Commercial: Just For Men Hair Coloring; Crafted With Pride in USA Council; Honda Generators; Anheuser-Busch Incorporated; Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner.)
  14. South Korea / Labor Unrest
  15. South Africa / Miners Strike
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Edison Electric Institution; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Taster's Choice.)
  17. Sports: Horse Racing, Boxing, Baseball
  18. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Bayer; "Business World".)
  19. Italy / Sidewalk Art
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Air Safety / Dole, Detroit Investigation
  3. Illinois / Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Emergency Landing
  4. Denver Airport / Grenade
  5. Detroit / Northwest Crash Aftermath
  6. Espionage / Lonetree Verdict
  7. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  9. (Commercial: American Express Card.)
  10. Boston / Parade Accident
  11. Central American Peace Plan
  12. Reagan / Agenda
  13. California / Reagan Beach Balls
  14. (Commercial: Bayer; Wrangler Jeans; Scope.)
  15. Lebanon / Waite
  16. Mideast / Oil Prices
  17. Persian Gulf / Iran
  18. (Commercial: Serta Mattresses; Tums; Polident.)
  19. South Korea / Labor Unrest
  20. Hess / Cemetery Demonstration
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  22. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Yugo; National Education Association)
  23. California / Mt. Bikes
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Illinois / Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Emergency Landing
  3. Air Safety / Dole
  4. Detroit / Northwest 255 Follow-Up
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  6. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  7. Lebanon / Waite
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  9. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Wheaties; Bayer.)
  10. Espionage / Lonetree Verdict
  11. Education Department Forecast
  12. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Mazda; Parke-Davis Promega.)
  13. South Korea / Labor Unrest
  14. Central American Peace Plan
  15. Reagan-Contra Meeting
  16. England / Violence
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutrific; Bufferin; Nescafe.)
  18. Pan American Games
  19. Horse Racing / Java Gold
  20. (Commercial: AT&T; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "Meet the Press"; Mazda.)
  21. California / Raiders
  22. Good Night

August 23, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  4. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran.)
  5. Air Safety / McArtor, Northwest 255 Follow-Up
  6. Pennsylvania / Train Derailment
  7. Koch-O'Connor Book
  8. (Commercial: Western Union; Scope; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Vanish; Monroe Shocks and Struts.)
  9. General Motors-UAW Negotiations
  10. (Commercial: Gumout Auto Products; Fruit & Fibre; American Express Travelers Cheques; Wrangler Jeans; "World News Tonight".)
  11. Sports: Baseball, Pan American Games, Golf, Football
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; "Good Morning America.")
  14. Israel / Baseball
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1987
  1. Introduction Charles Osgood (New York City)
  2. MX Missile
  3. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  4. US-USSR Relations / New York Conference
  5. Central American Peace Plan
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Osgood)
  7. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Wrangler Jeans.)
  8. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  9. Persian Gulf / US-Iran Relations
  10. (Commercial: Serta Mattresses; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Kaopectate; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade.)
  11. Campaign '88 / Iowa Fair Debate
  12. Campaign '88 / Hart
  13. Pan American Games
  14. Abortions / 1983
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Osgood)
  16. (Commercial: Just For Men Hair Coloring; Clorets; Tucks.)
  17. England / Mass Murder Aftermath
  18. South Africa / Hertz Withdrawal, Miners Strike
  19. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Crafted With Pride in USA Council; AT&T; Total.)
  20. Florida / Mediums
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  3. Lebanon / Waite
  4. Iran / Khomeini
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  6. (Commercial: Just Right; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaners; Nescafe.)
  7. Decision '88 / Iowa Fair Debate
  8. US-USSR Relations/ Gorbachev Visit
  9. MX Missile Report
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutrific; Wrangler Jeans; Fixodent.)
  11. Pan American Games
  12. South Korea / Labor and Political Unrest
  13. Mt. Blanc / Cancer Victims
  14. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Vanish; Western Union.)
  15. AIDS / Ray Brothers
  16. Falwell / Funding Controversy
  17. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance; Bayer; "Today"; Arm and Hammer Carpet and Room Deodorizer; Yugo.)
  18. New York City / Taxi Dress Code
  19. Good Night

August 24, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1987
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  3. Iran-Iraq War / United Nations Resolution
  4. Espionage / Lonetree
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  6. (Commercial: Bayer; Red Lobster Restaurants; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  7. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  8. MX Missile Report
  9. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev
  10. Nicaragua / Reagan Speech
  11. Israel / Religious Conflict
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  13. (Commercial: Total; Contac; ERA Realty; Smucker's Spreads.)
  14. Tennessee / Textbook Ruling
  15. AIDS / Ray Brothers
  16. New York / Garbage Barge
  17. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  19. (Commercial: Bufferin; Subaru; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Taster's Choice; Polident.)
  20. Special Assignment (Patient Dumping)
  21. Rustin / Death
  22. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  23. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Edison Electric Institution; Advil; "Nightline".)
  24. California / Sea Otter Relocation
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys, Iran
  3. Espionage / Lonetree
  4. MX Missile Rptd. Controversy
  5. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  6. Air Safety / Near Collisions
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Medipren; Havoline Motor Oil; Mylanta-II; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  9. Tennessee / Textbook Ruling
  10. AIDS / Ray Brothers
  11. Economy / Consumer Spending, Personal Income
  12. Rustin / Death
  13. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Riunite Wine.)
  14. Florida / Drug Bust
  15. Chile / Pinochet
  16. South Africa / Miners Strike
  17. Canada / Railroad Workers Strike
  18. West Germany / Hess Burial
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Nutri-Grain; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad.)
  21. New York / Garbage Barge
  22. Health Inspections / Cruise Ships
  23. Iowa / World War II Battle Recreations
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  3. MX Missile Report Controversy
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutrific; Yugo; Tylenol.)
  6. Espionage / Lonetree Sentence
  7. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  8. US-USSR Relations / Goldfarb
  9. West Germany / Hess Burial
  10. (Commercial: Polident; Wheaties; Nescafe; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  11. AIDS / Ray Brothers
  12. Detroit / Northwest 255 Aftermath
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Formby's Face Lift; Subaru; Efferdent; Rolaids.)
  15. Canada / Railroad Strike
  16. South Korea / Labor Unrest
  17. South Africa / Miners Strike
  18. Rustin / Death
  19. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; ERA Realty; God Is Not Elected NBC News Special; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  20. Stunt Flyers / Kittinger
  21. Good Night

August 25, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1987
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. US-USSR Relations / Disarmament
  4. Reagan / USSR , Nicaragua
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / CIA
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  7. (Commercial: AT&T; Kellogg's Nutrific.)
  8. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  9. Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations / Mecca Riot
  10. Lebanon / West German Hostages
  11. South Africa / Miners Strike
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  13. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Subaru; Wrangler Jeans.)
  14. '88 Vote / Hart
  15. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  17. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Tylenol; United States Sprint; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  18. Tobacco Ind. / Warning Labels
  19. Miami / Police Drug Corruption
  20. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  22. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Crafted With Pride in USA Council; AT&T; "Nightline".)
  23. Titanic Salvage Controversy
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / USSR , Contras
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / CIA
  4. Iran-Saudi Arabia Tension
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Convoys
  6. Oil Prices / Persian Gulf
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutrific; Mazda; ERA Realty; Kaopectate.)
  9. Boston / Near Collision
  10. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  11. Fire Safety
  12. Sudan / Hostages Freed
  13. South Africa / Miners Strike
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Fixodent; Tetley Tea; Subaru Justy.)
  16. Campaign '88 / Hart
  17. Campaign '88 / Kennedy Mimicks
  18. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner; Advil.)
  19. Bahamas / Cruise Ship Fire
  20. Titanic Controversy
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. USSR / United Nations Summit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Subaru; Tylenol; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  6. Decision '88 / Hart
  7. Detroit / Northwest 255 Investigation
  8. Air Safety / Cockpit Complacency
  9. Northwest Crash Follow-Up / Cichan
  10. (Commercial: Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Grape-Nuts; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Yugo.)
  11. Peru / Terrorism
  12. Peru / Garcia
  13. South Africa / Miners Strike
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Anacin; Subaru; United States Sprint; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. Special Segment (Hothouse Kids)
  17. Tobacco Ind. Ruling
  18. (Commercial: Tetley Tea; Mylanta-II; "Today"; Color Tile; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  19. Commentary (Reagan)
  20. Baseball / Molitor
  21. Good Night

August 26, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1987
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. US-USSR Relations / New York Conference
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  5. (Commercial: Ford Taurus; Havoline Motor Oil; Smucker's Spreads.)
  6. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  7. Iran/Contra Hearings / CIA
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  9. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; Color Tile; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Anacin.)
  10. Army / Apache Helicopters Grounded
  11. Special Assignment (Pilot Training)
  12. Alabama / Textbook Ruling
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  14. (Commercial: Efferdent; Benadryl; United Parcel Service; Subaru; Ex-Lax.)
  15. South Africa / Miners Strike
  16. Money Matters: Trade Deficit, Stock Market
  17. Spain / Tomato Festival
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  19. (Commercial: Drano; Bufferin; Wheaties; American Express Travelers Cheques; ERA Realty; "Nightline".)
  20. Baseball / Molitor
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control, Summit
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  4. Iran/Contra Scandal / CIA
  5. Economy / Trade Deficit
  6. For. Auto Imports / General Motors
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Planters Peanuts; Riunite Wine; Edison Electric Institution)
  9. Army / Apache Helicopters
  10. Air Safety / Pilot Error
  11. Philippines / Strike
  12. South Africa / Miners Strike
  13. Hess / Supporters
  14. (Commercial: Just For Men Hair Coloring; Maalox-Plus; Havoline Motor Oil; Bayer.)
  15. New York City / Organized Crime Suit
  16. Computer Crime
  17. Alabama / Textbook Ruling
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutrific; ERA Realty; Fixodent; Medipren.)
  20. Spain / Tomato Festival
  21. Greece / Ancient Warship
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. New York / US-USSR Conference
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Ford Wagons; Advil; Nutri-Grain.)
  6. Philippines / Strikes, Riots
  7. South Africa / Miners Strike
  8. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Polident; Tylenol; Subaru; Maalox-Plus.)
  11. Economy / Trade Deficit
  12. Ohio / General Motors Plant Closing
  13. California / Sea Otters
  14. Alabama / Textbook Ruling
  15. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Wheaties; AT&T.)
  16. Commentary (Contras, USSR )
  17. Air Safety / Piedmont
  18. Northwest 255 Crash Follow-Up
  19. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran; Bayer; "Today"; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Corning Lenses.)
  20. Colorado / Blind Teacher
  21. Good Night

August 27, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  4. (Commercial: Subaru; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  5. Reagan / Contra Aid
  6. Iran/Contra Hearings / Earl Testimony
  7. Poindexter
  8. South Africa / Miners Strike
  9. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  11. (Commercial: Medipren; Kellogg's Special K; Folgers.)
  12. '88 Vote / Dropouts
  13. Proxmire / Reelection
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  16. (Commercial: Midas Brakes; Color Tile; ERA Realty; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Maalox-Plus.)
  17. Missouri / Air Safety Meeting
  18. Space Shuttle Test
  19. Baseball / Molitor
  20. (Commercial: Contac; Fruit & Fibre; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; "20/20".)
  21. Top Item Recapped (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. Space Shuttle Test
  4. Reagan / Contra Aid
  5. Poindexter
  6. Lebanon / Waite
  7. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  8. Iran / Khomeini
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  10. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Bayer; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Maalox-Plus.)
  11. Campaign '88 / Nunn Withdrawal
  12. Proxmire / Reelection
  13. (Commercial: Edison Electric Institution; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Riunite Wine; Advil.)
  14. South Africa / Miners Strike
  15. Los Angeles / Underground Robberies
  16. Florida / Martin Marietta Mass Maladies
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Color Tile; Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Ex-Lax.)
  19. Baseball / Molitor
  20. Space Shuttle Test Update (S: Dan Rather)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Ford Wagons; Kellogg's Nutrific; Allstate Insurance.)
  5. Air Safety / Cockpit Complacency
  6. Air Quality / EPA Report
  7. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Subaru; Planters Peanuts.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Disarmament
  9. Iran/Contra Hearings / CIA
  10. Poindexter
  11. Reagan / Contra Aid
  12. South Africa / Miners Strike
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; American Express Travelers Cheques; Color Tile.)
  14. Decision '88 / Nunn
  15. Commentary (Nunn)
  16. Proxmire / Reelection
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Bayer; Benjamin Moore Paints; Better Homes and Garden Home Marketing System; Corning Lenses.)
  19. Music / Doo-Wop
  20. Good Night

August 28, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1987
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. South Korea / Labor Unrest
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  5. (Commercial: Gallo Wine.)
  6. Death Penalty / Florida, Alabama, Utah
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  8. (Commercial: Color Tile; Havoline; Ex-Lax; Polident.)
  9. South Africa / Miners' Strike
  10. US-Syria Relations
  11. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  12. Stock Market Report (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  13. California / Sea Otters
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  15. (Commercial: Advil; ERA Realty; Fixodent; UPS; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. Florida / School Bus Accident
  17. Huston / Death
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutrific; Subaru; American Express Travelers Cheques; Contac; "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" Movies.)
  20. Person of The Week (Molitor)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. South Korea / Pol. and Labor Unrest
  4. Iran-Iraq War / United Nations Resolution
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Vanish; Corning Lenses; Maalox-Plus; Mazda.)
  7. Bork Nomination
  8. Florida / School Bus Accident
  9. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Anacin; ERA Realty; Medipren.)
  10. Death Penalty / Florida, Utah, Alabama
  11. Air Travel / Flight Delays
  12. South Africa / Miners' Strike
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Wheaties; Pennzoil; Riopan Plus; Bayer.)
  15. Huston / Death
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. South Korea / Pol. and Labor Unrest
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Fixodent; Folgers; Tylenol.)
  6. Huston / Death
  7. (Commercial: Bufferin; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer; Grape-Nuts.)
  8. US-Syria Relations
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. Texas / Wright-Contra Meeting
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Advil; United States Sprint.)
  12. Florida / School Bus Crash
  13. Stolen Historical Documents
  14. Space Shuttle Test
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Potatoes; Subaru; "Meet the Press"; Western Union; Maalox-Plus.)
  17. Race Walking
  18. Good Night

August 29, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Wrangler Jeans; Subaru; Kellogg's Nutrific.)
  6. AIDS / Ray Brothers
  7. Air Safety / Delays
  8. Iran/Contra Hearings / Secord
  9. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Bayer; United States Sprint.)
  10. Lebanon / Hostages
  11. South Africa / Miners' Strike
  12. South Korea / Cult Murder-Suicides
  13. West Germany / Nazism
  14. (Commercial: Kaopectate; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer; Rolaids; Promega; Post Bran Flakes.)
  15. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  16. Economy / Trade Deficit
  17. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Dimetapp; "Meet the Press"; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Yugo.)
  18. Superconducting Super Collider
  19. Good Night

August 30, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1987
  1. Introduction Bruce Morton (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Space Shuttle Test
  4. Israel / Lavi Plane
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bruce Morton)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutrific; Crafted With Pride in USA Council; Yugo.)
  7. South Africa / Miners' Strike
  8. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  9. Boston / Sniper
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Bruce Morton)
  11. (Commercial: Advil; Riopan Plus; Wrangler Jeans.)
  12. '88 Vote / Poll
  13. Marvin / Death
  14. (Commercial: Subaru; Planters Peanuts.)
  15. Canada / Auto Workers' Strike
  16. United States / Auto Workers
  17. Abandoned Cars
  18. US-S. Korea Trade Relations
  19. Army / Bradley Fighting Vehicle
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Bruce Morton)
  21. (Commercial: Metamucil; American Express Travelers Cheques; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  22. Wright Family Farm
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Iran-Iraq War, United States Presence
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Subaru Justy; Kellogg's Nutrific; Tetley Tea.)
  5. Space Shuttle Test
  6. Iran/Contra Scandal / Secord
  7. Marvin / Death
  8. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; American Express Travelers Cheques; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  9. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  10. Israel / Lavi Plane
  11. South Africa / Miners Strike
  12. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Folgers; Planters Peanuts; Polident.)
  13. Canada / Bishop Controversy
  14. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner; Grape-Nuts; Western Union; Yugo.)
  15. Sports: Steinbrenner
  16. Good Night

August 31, 1987

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1987
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Justice Department / Special Prosecutors
  3. Ford / UAW Strike
  4. Stock Market Report (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Drano; Bufferin.)
  7. AIDS / Ray Brothers
  8. AIDS / Hysteria
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  10. (Commercial: Pam Cooking Spray; Advil; Insurance Information Institution; Just For Men Hair Coloring.)
  11. Persian Gulf / Iran-Iraq War
  12. Philippines / Coup Aftermath
  13. Thailand / Plane Crash
  14. South Africa / Mine Disaster
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  16. (Commercial: IBM; Maalox-Plus; Polident; Glidden Paints; Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner.)
  17. Special Assignment (The Pope in America) (Part I)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  19. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Grape-Nuts; Serenity Undergarments; "Nightline".)
  20. Baseball Broadcasts
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Iran-Iraq War, United States Presence
  3. Justice Department / Special Prosecutors
  4. Philippines / Coup Aftermath
  5. Thailand / Plane Crash
  6. South Africa / Miners Strike, Disaster
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  8. Poland / Solidarity Anniversary
  9. Immigration Reform / Employers
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  11. (Commercial: IBM; Anacin; Citrucel.)
  12. Ford / UAW Strike
  13. AIDS / CDC
  14. AIDS / Hysteria
  15. Israel / Vanunu Trial
  16. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Andersen Windows; Bayer; Minwax Polyshades.)
  17. Campaign '88 / Kemp
  18. Economy / New Home Sales
  19. California / Redwoods Controversy
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Just For Men Hair Coloring; Theragran-M Vitamins.)
  22. Illinois / Carnival Theft
  23. Mannequins
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Iran-Iraq War, United States Presence
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Fruit & Fibre; Tylenol.)
  5. Thailand / Plane Crash
  6. Philippines / Coup Aftermath
  7. Israel / Lavi Plane
  8. (Commercial: Just For Men Hair Coloring; Bayer; Kellogg's Special K.)
  9. Justice Department / Special Prosecutor Law
  10. Air Travel / Consumer Complaints
  11. Ford / UAW Strike Threat
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Yugo; Metamucil; Dimetapp; Polident.)
  14. Special Segment (The Farm Mess) (Part I)
  15. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; K Mart; "Today"; Bayer; Tetley Tea.)
  16. AIDS / School Children
  17. Good Night

Specials

• August 03, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Hearings (Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger) [10:00:00 - 11:00:00]
• August 03, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Hearings (Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger) [11:00:00 - 12:00:00]
• August 03, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran Contra Hearings (Closing Statement) [12:00:00 - 12:21:00]
• August 03, 1987 - PBS Special - Star Wars: The Bottom Line [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 05, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan And Shultz Speeches Re: Central American Peace Plan [10:49:00 - 11:04:00]
• August 12, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan Address-Intro [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• August 12, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan Address- Analysis [19:16:00 - 19:16:40]
• August 12, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:47:00 - 24:17:00]
• August 12, 1987 - CBS Special - Reagan Address and Democratic Response [19:00:00 - 19:29:00]
• August 12, 1987 - MTO Special - Reagan Speech Re: Iran/Contra Affair [19:00:00 - 19:29:00]
• August 12, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan Address- Intro [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• August 12, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan Address- Analysis [19:16:00 - 19:17:00]
• August 12, 1987 - NBC Special - Democratic Response- Analysis [19:25:00 - 19:29:00]
• August 17, 1987 - CBS Special - Voice's of Opposition [19:00:00 - 19:30:00]
• August 18, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:59:00]
• August 25, 1987 - NBC Special - God Is Not Elected [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]

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