December 1988 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Economy: RJR Nabisco Takeover / Winston-Salem
  3. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Cracklin' Oat Bran; Riunite; Ex-Lax.)
  6. Nursing Homes / Government Report
  7. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  8. Powell
  9. Iran/Contra Affair / North
  10. War On Drugs / United States and Italy
  11. Chicago, Illinois / Yugoslavian Dipl.
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Contac; Canon Cameras; Scotch Magic Tape; STP; Tott's Champagne.)
  14. Pakistan / Bhutto
  15. Mexico / Salinas
  16. USSR / Gorbachev's Reforms
  17. Med.: World AIDS Day
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Chanel No. 5; Buick Century; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  20. American Agenda (Money: Bradley Fighting Vehicle)
  21. (Commercial: Seiko Watches; K Mart; Western Union; Serenity; "The Bus. of Def.: Flaws in the Shield".)
  22. Ethiopia / Shawa Province
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Yugoslavia / Money Laundering Crackdown
  3. War On Drugs / United States and Italy
  4. Iran/Contra Affair / North
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / Nir Death
  6. Economy: RJR Nabisco Takeover / Leveraged Buyouts
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Subaru; Glaxo Pharmaceuticals; MCI; Sears.)
  9. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  10. Nursing Homes / Government Report
  11. Bush Transition / Mitchell Meeting
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Canon Cameras; Pam Cooking Spray; Subaru.)
  14. New York City / Child Abuse / Steinberg Trial
  15. St. Petersburg, Florida / Rosier Trial
  16. (Commercial: Raytheon; Discover Card; Gax-X; Subaru.)
  17. Powell Promotion
  18. Med.: World AIDS Day
  19. (Commercial: Buick; Sears; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  20. Houston, Texas / Pet Pig
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. War On Drugs / United States and Italy
  3. War On Drugs / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  4. US-Yugoslavia / Money Laundering Crackdown
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: California Prune Board; Immodium A-D; Sears.)
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North
  8. Powell Promotion
  9. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  10. Economy: RJR Nabisco Takeover
  11. Spain / 1992 Summer Olympic Games
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Samsonite Luggage; Wheaties; Advil; Sears.)
  14. New York City / Child Abuse / Steinberg Trial
  15. St. Petersburg, Florida / Rosier Trial
  16. Nursing Homes / Government Report
  17. (Commercial: Scotch Tape; Ex-Lax; Citizen Watches; Buick Regal; Sears.)
  18. USSR / Armenia-Azerbaijan Dispute
  19. Pakistan / Bhutto
  20. Mexico / Salinas
  21. Immigration / Amnesty Program
  22. Tomorrow's Weather
  23. (Commercial: V8; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Puritan Oil; Sears.)
  24. Fax Machines
  25. Good Night

December 2, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Hijacking / Israel
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Citicorp; Tylenol Sinus.]
  5. Bush / Dukakis Meeting / Transition
  6. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  7. Economy: Unempl., Stock Market
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; AT&T; Gas-X.)
  10. Med.: AIDS / Transfusions
  11. Cubans / Deportations
  12. Argentina / Military Rebellion
  13. United Nations-US / Arafat Ban
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: General Motors; K Mart; Common Sense Oat Bran; Western Union; Microage Computer Stores.)
  16. American Agenda (Environment: Garbage)
  17. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Midas; Total; Scotch Magic Tape; Tott's Champagne; "20/20".)
  18. Person of The Week (Benazir Bhutto)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  3. USSR / Hijacking / Israel
  4. United Nations-US / Arafat Ban
  5. Iran / Airbus Downing
  6. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  7. NATO / Defense Ministers Meeting
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran; Fleischmann's Light Margarine; Remington Razors; Sears.)
  10. Fernald, Ohio / Nuclear Weapons Plant / Settlement
  11. Med.: Passive Smoking
  12. Cuba / Deportations
  13. (Commercial: Subaru Wagon; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Scotch Tape; Sears.)
  14. Bush / Transition / Dukakis Meeting
  15. Economy: Unempl.
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Post Oat Flakes; Imodium A-D; Taster's Choice; Pam Cooking Spray.)
  18. South Africa / Sisulu Release
  19. Pakistan / Bhutto
  20. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; Subaru Justy; Sunsweet Prunes; Sears.)
  21. Yellowstone National Park / Fire Aftermath
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Hijacking / Israel
  3. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Minolta Cameras.)
  6. United Nations-US / Arafat Ban
  7. Economy: Unempl.
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Margarine; Seiko; Riopan Plus 2.)
  10. South Africa / Sisulu Release
  11. Pakistan / Bhutto
  12. Spotlight: Iraq-Kurds / Chemical Weapons
  13. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; Sears; Hallmark; Glaxo Pharmaceuticals; Olympus Cameras; Caffree.)
  14. New York City / Steinberg Trial
  15. Cubans / Deportations
  16. Dallas, Texas / Adams Case
  17. Tomorrow's Weather
  18. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Sears; "Meet the Press"; Mazola Light Margarine; Anbesol; Sears; Contac.)
  19. Assignment American (Winning and Losing)
  20. Good Night

December 3, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. USSR / Hijacking / Israel
  3. US-USSR Relations / Reagan and Gorbachev
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Buick Century; Remington Razors; Gas-X; First Alert Sensor Switches.)
  6. Bangladesh / Cyclone
  7. Pakistan / Bhutto
  8. California / Earthquake
  9. Hanukkah
  10. (Commercial: California Prune Board; Advil; Post Oat Flakes; Puritan.)
  11. Bush / Budget Deficit and Defense Spending
  12. Washington Notebook (Military Spending)
  13. (Commercial: Caffree Toothpaste; Nescafe; Nutri-Grain; Sunsweet.)
  14. Argentina / Military Rebellion
  15. Venezuela / Elections
  16. Afghanistan / USSR Talks
  17. Poland / Walesa
  18. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  19. (Commercial: Citicorp; Ex-Lax; Sears; Mercedes-Benz 300 Class.)
  20. Kansas City, Missouri / Explosion
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. USSR / Hijacking / Israel
  3. Bangladesh / Cyclone
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Cracklin' Oat Bran; Discover.)
  6. California / Earthquake
  7. (Commercial: Pam; Shredded Wheat; Norelco Razors; Caffree Toothpaste.)
  8. USSR -US Relations / Gorbachev in America
  9. Fernald, Ohio / Nuclear Plant
  10. (Commercial: Dristan Nasal Spray; Buick Regal; Murata Fax Machines; Mueslix; Discover.)
  11. Argentina / Military Rebellion
  12. Israel / Violence / West Bank and Gaza / Samir's Education
  13. Pakistan / Bhutto
  14. (Commercial: Minolta Cameras; No Nonsense Pantyhose; United Way; "World Prof. Fig. Skating Championships"; Glaxo Pharmaceuticals; Northwest Airlines.)
  15. Brazil / Gold Mining
  16. Good Night

December 4, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Argentina / Military Rebellion
  3. US-USSR Rels / Gorbachev Visit
  4. Bush / Transition
  5. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Canon Cameras.)
  6. US-Israel Relations / Counterterrorism / Nir
  7. Economy: Budget Deficit
  8. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  9. (Commercial: Sominex; Sunsweet Prune Juice; Mercedes-Benz 190- Class; Raytheon; Gas-X.)
  10. Minnesota / Iron Range
  11. (Commercial: Nuveen; Puritan; AT&T; Buick Reatta; "World News Tonight" American Agenda Segment.)
  12. Sports: Pro Football, Boston Celtics
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  14. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Ex-Lax; Western Union.)
  15. Rock 'N Roll Retirement Home
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today

December 5, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  3. Nicaragua-US Relations / Ortega
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Buick Century; Dristan.)
  6. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  7. Motorcycles / Helmets / Busey
  8. Bakker / Indictments
  9. Democratic Party / Kirk
  10. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. SDI/Star Wars / Contract
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; Gas-X; Mercury Cougar; Red Lobster.)
  14. Argentina / Military Rebellion
  15. Sudan / Refugees and Famine
  16. Israel / Violence / Gaza
  17. Cameroon / School
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Exclamation Perfume; Scotch Magic Tape; Midas; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Bayer.)
  20. American Agenda (Drugs: Inner City)
  21. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Carnival Cruise Lines; Mercedes-Benz 190 Class; Western Union; "Nightline".)
  22. Barbie Doll
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  3. Gorbachev / Winter of Discontent (Part I)
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Discover Card; Advil; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  6. New York City / Child Abuse / Steinberg Trial
  7. Democratic Party / Kirk
  8. (Commercial: Hallmark; Imodium A-D; Remington Razors; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  9. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  10. NASA / Space Debris
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Wheaties; Seiko; Mercedes-Benz 190 Class.)
  13. Arafat-American Jews Meeting
  14. Afghanistan: The Soviet Failure (Part I)
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  3. Afghanistan / USSR Troop Withdrawal
  4. Nicaragua-US Relations / Ortega
  5. Arafat-American Jews Meeting
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran; Bayer.)
  8. Bakker / Indictments
  9. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  10. Wright / Speaker of The House
  11. Democratic Party / Kirk
  12. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; Glaxo Pharmaceuticals; Norelco Razors; Canon Copiers.)
  13. Walker, Michigan / Nursing Home Murders
  14. Motorcycles / Helmets / Busey
  15. Supreme Court / Drunk Driving Ruling
  16. Social Security / Disability Appeals Issue
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Triscuit; Dristan; Canon Cameras; Liquid Drano; Remington Razors.)
  19. Spotlight: A Chance To Live / MIA Issue
  20. Baseball / Minorities
  21. Tomorrow's Weather
  22. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Scotch Tape; "Today"; California Prune Board; Contac; Minolta Cameras; Maytag Appliances.)
  23. New York City / Gorbachev Visit
  24. Good Night

December 6, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  3. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Presto Saladshooter; Riunite.)
  6. Bush / Transition / Appointments
  7. War On Drugs / Sting Operation
  8. Supreme Court / Unwed Father
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Children and Television
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Chinet; Made in the United States of America Label; Honda Accord Coupe.)
  13. Arafat-American Jews Meeting
  14. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Lady Stetson; Fruitful Bran; Midas; Ex-Lax.)
  17. American Agenda (Homeless and Families)
  18. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; Glade Potpourri Spray; Serenity; "Nightline".)
  19. USSR / United Nations / Khrushchev
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  3. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  4. Bush / Transition / Appointments
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Bayer; Red Lobster.)
  7. Reagan / Christmas Tree
  8. New York City / Gorbachev Visit
  9. War On Drugs / Beeper Bust
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Riopan Plus 2; Discover Card; Post Grape-Nuts; Presto Saladshooter.)
  12. Arafat-American Jews Meeting
  13. USSR / The Winter of Discontent (Part II)
  14. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Wheaties; Discover Card; Anacin.)
  15. Afghanistan: The Soviet Failure (Part II)
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  3. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; First Alert Ready-Lite.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  7. Bush / Transition / Appointments
  8. Marquette, Michigan / B-52 Bomber Crash
  9. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Citizen Watches; Glaxo Pharmaceuticals; Presto Saladshooter.)
  10. War On Drugs / Beeper Bust
  11. Supreme Court / Paternity Rights
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Scotch Tape; Total; Norelco Razors; Seiko; Minolta Cameras; Triscuit.)
  14. US-Israel Relations / Bombs
  15. Arafat-American Jews Meeting
  16. Commentary (Gorbachev Visit)
  17. New York City / Gorbachev Visit
  18. Bradshaw Death
  19. (Commercial: Contac; Polident; Ex-Lax; Pam Cooking Spray; Olympus Cameras; Grape-Nuts.)
  20. Good Night

December 7, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit / United Nations Speech / Leaders' Meeting / USSR
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Citicorp; K Mart and AT&T; Gas-X.)
  5. Israel-Palestinian Relations / Arafat Stmt.
  6. South Africa / Mandela
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Riunite; Kellogg's Raisin Bran; Honda Civic 4 Door; Scotch Magic Tape.)
  9. Telephone Contracts
  10. Airline Security
  11. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. Orbison Death
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Midas; Sunsweet Prunes; Seiko Watches; Bayer; Oil of Olay.)
  15. American Agenda (Health: Children and Cholesterol)
  16. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; K Mart and AT&T; Nutri-Grain; Stetson Cologne; "Nightline".)
  17. New York City / Gorbachev Visit
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Metamucil; Remington Razors.)
  5. Gorbachev / Military Proposal
  6. New York City / Gorbachevs Visit
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Sears; Preparation H.)
  9. South Africa / Mandela
  10. Israel / Arafat Stmt.
  11. Earthquake / Armenia, USSR and Turkey
  12. USSR : The Winter of Discontent (Part III)
  13. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  14. Orbison Death
  15. (Commercial: Glaxo Pharmaceuticals; Canon Copiers; Sears; Robitussin.)
  16. Afghanistan: The Soviet Failure (Part III)
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit / United Nations Speech
  3. Gorbachev / Military Proposal
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Oil of Olay.)
  6. USSR -Afghanistan Relations / Gorbachev Speech
  7. Arafat / Gorbachev Speech
  8. Israel-Palestinian Relations / Arafat Stmt.
  9. Earthquake / Armenia, USSR and Turkey
  10. Tomorrow's Weather
  11. (Commercial: Special K; Red Lobster; Discover Card.)
  12. New York City / Gorbachevs Visit
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Buick; Glaxo Pharmaceuticals; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  15. Airline Security
  16. O'Neill / Ireland Ambassador: Refusal
  17. Orbison Death
  18. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Contac; Sears; Dristan; California Prune Board; Sears.)
  19. Commentary (Gorbachev Speech)
  20. Gorbachevs / United Nations Reception
  21. Good Night

December 8, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Rescue Efforts
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Tott's Champagne; Fruitful Bran.)
  5. USSR / Earthquake / Gorbachev / United States Visit
  6. Reagan / Press Conference
  7. Military Proposals / USSR / NATO
  8. Morocco / United States Planes
  9. West Germany / United States Plane Crash
  10. Honduras / United States Helicopter Crash
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Raytheon; Stetson Cologne; Buick Riviera; Ex-Lax.)
  13. Brennan / Health
  14. California / Fires
  15. Insider Trading
  16. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Vanish; Midas; Riunite; Mercury Cougar; Post Oat Flakes.)
  19. American Agenda (Money: US-USSR Trade)
  20. (Commercial: Raisin and Blueberry Squares; K Mart; Mylanta-II; Olympus Cameras; Baskin-Robbins; "Nightline".)
  21. Roadside American / Highway Architecture
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Rescue Effort
  3. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Armenian-Americans
  4. Morocco / United States Planes
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Glaxo Pharmaceuticals; Carnival Cruise Lines; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  7. USSR / Earthquake / Gorbachev / United States Visit
  8. Brennan / Health
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Citicorp; Raytheon; Sears; Riopan Plus 2.)
  11. Military Proposals / USSR / NATO
  12. West Germany / United States Plane Crash
  13. Honduras / United States Helicopter Crash
  14. (Commercial: Wheaties; Citizen Watch; Sears; Gas-X.)
  15. USSR -Cuba / Gorbachev-Castro
  16. California / Fires
  17. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Nutri-Grain; Dristan Nasal Spray; Sears.)
  18. Afghanistan: The Soviet Failure (Part IV)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Rescue Efforts
  3. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Norelco Razors.)
  6. USSR / Earthquake / Gorbachev / United States Visit
  7. Commentary (Armenia Earthquake / Gorbachev)
  8. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: Dristan; Kellogg's Sqs.; Nescafe; Sears.)
  11. Military Proposal / USSR / NATO
  12. West Germany / United States Plane Crash
  13. Morocco / United States Planes
  14. Honduras / United States Helicopter Crash
  15. (Commercial: Minolta Cameras; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Seiko Watches; Discover Card; Remington Razors.)
  16. California / Fires
  17. Brennan / Health
  18. Reagan / Deaver-Nofziger Pardon Issue
  19. Stock Market Report
  20. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Kibbles 'N Bits; Sears.)
  21. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Relief
  22. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Armenian-Americans
  23. Good Night

December 9, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Citicorp; Scotch Magic Tape; Mylanta-II.)
  5. Israel / Palestinians / Israeli Raid in Lebanon
  6. United Nations / Human Rights
  7. Space / USSR -France Space Walk
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Rice Krispies; Efferdent; Anusol; AT&T and K Mart; Gas-X.)
  10. California / Fires
  11. Miami Shores, Florida / Crime
  12. Commuter Airlines
  13. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. Hawaii / Marcos
  15. Reagans / Checkups
  16. Med.: Pacemakers
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; Mercury Cougar; Seiko Watches; Tylenol Sinus.)
  19. American Agenda (Environment: Development)
  20. (Commercial: Remington Surgical Clipper and Razors; Mueslix; Canon Copiers; Ex-Lax; "20/20".)
  21. Person of The Week (Mikhail Gorbachev)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  3. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Relief Effort
  4. Azerbaijan, USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  5. Israel / Palestinians / Israeli Raid in Lebanon
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Hallmark; Contac; Sears.)
  8. Reagans / Health
  9. National Economy Commission / Meeting
  10. International Economy / Trade Talks
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Wheaties; Glaxo Pharmaceuticals; Liquid Drano; Crafted With Pride in USA.)
  13. Morocco / United States Planes
  14. Poland / Walesa
  15. (Commercial: Post Oat Flakes; Remington Razors; Gas-X; Robitussin.)
  16. California / Fires
  17. Marcos / Health
  18. (Commercial: Dristan; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Presto Saladshooter; Sears.)
  19. Los Angeles, California / Steel Cloud Museum
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  3. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / International Relief Effort
  4. USSR / Ashkhabad Earthquake
  5. Armenia-Azerbaijan, USSR / Ethnic Violence
  6. (Commercial: Advil; Samsonite Luggage.)
  7. Israel / Palestinians / Israeli Raid in Lebanon
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Sqs.; AT&T; Dimetapp.)
  10. Marcos / Health
  11. Reagans / Health
  12. Bush Transition / Cabinet / Minorities
  13. California / Fires
  14. Tomorrow's Weather
  15. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Medipren; Red Lobster; Mueslix; Sears.)
  16. Marines / Rother Case
  17. (Commercial: Scotch Tape; Sears; "Meet the Press"; Norelco Razor; Pam Cooking Spray; Sears.)
  18. Assignment American (On Freedom's Shore)
  19. Good Night

December 10, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Gorbachev / Spitak
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Special K; Buick Riatta.)
  5. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / United States Response
  6. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev
  7. (Commercial: Hallmark; Ex-Lax; Discover.)
  8. Marcos / Health
  9. Israel / Violence / Palestinians / European Response
  10. (Commercial: First Alert; Norelco Razors; Nescafe; Dimetapp; First Alert Smoke-Fire Detector.)
  11. United Nations / Human Rights Declaration / Anniversary
  12. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Anusol; "Meet the Press"; Discover; Minolta Cameras; Samsonite; Efferdent.)
  13. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Armenian-Americans
  14. Good Night

December 11, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Plane Crash / Armenian-Americans
  3. (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Made in the United States of America Label; Gas X.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Military Cuts
  5. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  6. Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
  7. (Commercial: Bayer; Northwest Airlines; Sunsweet Prune Juice; Rice Krispies; Red Lobster.)
  8. Ireland / United States Insurance Co.
  9. Economy: Budget
  10. (Commercial: Sominex; Canon Copiers; Honda Accord Coupe; Preparation H; Dristan; ABC News "World News Tonight" American Agenda Segments.)
  11. Sports: Pro Football, Friel
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Remington Razors; Ex-Lax; Good Morning American")
  14. Purdy, Missouri / Dance Ban
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Plane Crash
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Murata Fax Machines,)
  5. Nuclear Weapons Plants / Energy Department Report
  6. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Nut and Honey Crunch; Buick Century.)
  7. Sunday Journal (Mississippi Burning)
  8. (Commercial: Advil; Hallmark; Norelco Razors; Glaxo Pharmaceuticals.)
  9. Omak, Washington / Lumber Mill
  10. Purdy, Missouri / Dance Ban
  11. (Commercial: Triscuit; Northwest Airlines; Dristan; "NBC Nightly News"; Common Sense Oat Bran; Sominex; Caffree Toothpaste.)
  12. Switzerland / United Nations In Geneva / Arafat Address
  13. Good Night

December 12, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Cepacol; Tylenol Sinus.)
  5. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / United States Aid
  6. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Openness To Rescue
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Doan's; Canon Copiers; Remington Surgical Clippers and Razors; Ex-Lax.)
  9. Great Britain / Train Crash
  10. Nuclear Plants / Safety
  11. Iran/Contra Case / North
  12. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. Netherlands / Van Gogh Theft
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Scotch Magic Tape; Advil; Presto Saladshooter; Rice Krispies; Gallo Wines.)
  16. American Agenda (Family: Joint Custody)
  17. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Stetson Cologne; Shredded Wheat; Ford Trucks; "Nightline".)
  18. Med.: AIDS / Drug / California Case
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Rescue Effort
  3. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Relief Efforts
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Bayer; Nutri-Grain; Presto Saladshooter; Scotch Tape.)
  6. Great Britain / Train Crash
  7. Mexico / Explosions
  8. (Commercial: Mueslix; Remington Razors; Fasteeth; Contac.)
  9. Lebanon / Hostage Higgins
  10. Israel / Arafat United Nations Address / Palestinian Uprising
  11. (Commercial: California Prune Board; Bufferin; Discover; Pam.)
  12. Bush / Transition / Tower Appointment Issue
  13. Indiana Senate / Quayle Successor
  14. Iran/Contra Case / North
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Dristan; Nescafe; MCI; Gas-X.)
  17. Netherlands / Van Gogh Theft
  18. Children / Joint Custody
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (Spitak and Moscow, USSR )
  2. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Rescue Effort
  3. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Relief Plane Crash
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Hallmark.)
  6. Lebanon / Hostage Higgins
  7. Arafat / United Nations Address
  8. Iran/Contra Case / North
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: Special K; Bayer; Norelco Razors.)
  11. Great Britain / Train Crash
  12. Mexico / Explosions
  13. Netherlands / Van Gogh Theft
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Canon Copiers; Discover Card; Maxwell House)
  16. Indiana / Quayle Successor
  17. Quayle / Vice President Agenda
  18. Medicine / Nursing Crisis
  19. Brennan / Health
  20. (Commercial: Triscuit; Presto Saladshooter; Anusol; Remington Razors; First Alert Ready-Lite; Polident.)
  21. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Aftermath
  22. Good Night

December 13, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Middle East / Arafat's United Nations Speech
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Tylenol; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  5. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  6. Med.: AIDS / Test
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Dristan; Riunite; Carnival Cruise Lines; Chanel No. 5; Sunkist Vitamins.)
  9. Reagan / Deficit / Iron Triangle Speech
  10. Economy: Retail Sales, Stock Market
  11. Ptl Sale
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Shredded Wheat; Seiko Watchers; Presto Saladshooter; Mylanta-II.)
  14. American Agenda (Drugs: Undercover)
  15. (Commercial: Stetson Cologne; Nutri-Grain; Ex-Lax; Maxwell House; "Nightline".)
  16. Texas / Hunting
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Middle East / Arafat's United Nations Address
  3. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Discover Card; Efferdent.)
  6. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Rescue Effort
  7. Southern Africa / Peace Talks
  8. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Citizen Watch; Anacin.)
  9. Economy: Interest Rates
  10. Airplanes / Stealth Bomber
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Discover; Pam; First Alert Ready-Lite; Bayer.)
  13. Economy: Federal Empl. Salaries
  14. Ptl Sale
  15. (Commercial: Kellogg's Sqs.; Remington Razors; Subaru; Crafted With Pride in USA.)
  16. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev Visit / Armenia Earthquake
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (Geneva, Switzerland)
  2. Middle East / Arafat's United Nations Address
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran.)
  5. Middle East / Arafat's United Nations Address / Israeli Reaction
  6. (Commercial: MCI; Dristan; Kellogg's Sqs.)
  7. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Rescue Effort
  8. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / United States Relief Effort
  9. United States Navy / Indian Ship Incident
  10. Tomorrow's Weather
  11. (Commercial: Minolta Cameras; AT&T; Norelco Razors; Seiko; Robitussin.)
  12. Med.: AIDS / Test
  13. Economy: Trade Deficit
  14. Economy: Budget Deficit
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; "Today"; Discover; First Alert Ready-Lite.)
  17. Commentary (Arafat / United Nations Address)
  18. Good Night

December 14, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Middle East / Arafat's Press Conference
  3. (Commercial: Mueslix; Doan's; Gas-X.)
  4. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Shredded Wheat; Riunite; Teleflora; Bayer.)
  7. Bush Transition / Department of Agriculture
  8. Economy: Trade Deficit, Stock Market
  9. Symington Death
  10. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Buick; Maxwell House; K Mart; Mylanta-II.)
  11. Georgia / Wilderness Scouts of American
  12. (Commercial: Contac; Made in the United States of America Label; Drano; Ex-Lax; ABC News "Losing The Future".)
  13. Middle East / Shultz Stmt.
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Middle East / Arafat's Press Conference
  3. Middle East / Shultz Stmt.
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Discover; Preparation H; Red Lobster.)
  6. Economy: Trade Deficit
  7. Bush Transition / Agriculture Department
  8. Bush / Nuclear Plants / Arms Control
  9. Colorado / Rocky Mt. Arsenal
  10. Banking / Savings and Loans
  11. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Rescue Effort
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Medipren; Craftsman Tools and Sears.)
  14. Middle East / Arafat
  15. (Commercial: Kenmore Dishwasher and Sears; Buick; Presto Saladshooter.)
  16. US-PLO Relations
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Middle East / Arafat's Press Conference / Shultz Stmt.
  3. (Commercial: Scotch Tape; Mueslix; Craftsman Tools and Sears.)
  4. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Rescue Effort
  5. Tomorrow's Weather
  6. (Commercial: Efferdent; Buick Riviera; Seiko Watch; Kenmore Dishwasher and Sears.)
  7. Bush Transition / Agriculture Department / Tower
  8. Baseball / Television Rights
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: First Alert Flash Light; Remington Razors; Dearfoams Slippers; Advil; Campbell's Special Request Soup; Sears.)
  11. Nicaragua / Refugees
  12. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; Polident; Citizen Watch; Liquid Drano; Craftsman Tools and Sears.)
  13. Middle East / Shultz Stmt.
  14. Good Night

December 15, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Middle East / US-PLO Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Sine-Aid; Gas-X; Riunite.)
  5. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  6. (Commercial: Bayer; Stetson Cologne; Maxwell House)
  7. Med.: Steroids
  8. Bush / Transition
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Reagan / Christmas Tree
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Metamucil; Fasteeth; Ford Escort; Nut and Honey Crunch.)
  13. American Agenda (Abortion: Fetal Tissue Research)
  14. (Commercial: Tott's Champagne; Chanel No. 5; Scotch Magic Tape; Ex-Lax; ABC News'"Losing The Future".)
  15. Middle East / US-PLO Relations / Reaction in US
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Middle East / US-PLO Relations
  3. Middle East / US-PLO Relations / Hussein Interview
  4. Middle East / US-PLO Relations / Reaction in US
  5. Middle East / United Nations Peace Conference
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Riopan Plus 2; Radio Shack; Dristan Nasal Spray; Discover.)
  8. Middle East / US-PLO Relations
  9. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Aftermath
  10. (Commercial: Wheaties; Imodium A-D; Sears; Remington Razors.)
  11. Bush / Transition
  12. Bush / Transition / Kemp Appointment
  13. Reagans / Christmas Tree
  14. (Commercial: Dimetapp; MCI; Red Lobster.)
  15. Bakker / Indictments
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in USA; Discover; Dearfoams Slippers; Seiko Watch.)
  18. Middle East / US-PLO Relations / Arafat Profile
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Middle East / US-PLO Relations
  3. Middle East / US-PLO Relations
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Liquid Drano; Norelco Razors; Kenmore Dishwashers and Sears.)
  6. Medicine: Genetic Therapy
  7. Blacks / Life Expectancy
  8. Drunk Driving
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Special K; Advil; Scotch Tape.)
  11. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Aftermath
  12. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  13. Tomorrow's Weather
  14. (Commercial: Robitussin; Citizen Watch; Red Lobster; Dearfoams Slippers; Sears.)
  15. Stealth Fighter / Sighting
  16. Commentary (Middle East / US-PLO Relations)
  17. Reagans / Christmas Tree
  18. (Commercial: Contac; Carnival Cruise Lines; "Today"; Buick; Gas-X.)
  19. Yellowstone National Park / Fires
  20. Good Night

December 16, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Middle East / US-PLO Relations / Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Shredded Wheat; Seiko Watches.)
  5. Bush Transition / Defense Department
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Lady Stetson; Carnival Cruise Lines; K Mart; Ex-Lax.)
  8. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Village
  9. Larouche Trial
  10. Economy: Wholesale Prices, Stock Market
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Pam; Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion; Crispix.)
  13. American Agenda (Environment: Nuclear Weapons Plant)
  14. (Commercial: Maxwell House; Sunkist Vitamins; Teleflora; Gas-X; Exclamation Perfume; "20/20".)
  15. Person of The Week (Yasir Arafat)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Bush Transition/ Defense Department
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Line; Norelco Razors; Preparation H; Canon Copiers.)
  5. Middle East / US-PLO Relations
  6. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  7. USSR -Afghanistan / Gorbachev
  8. Lebanon / Winkler Release / Irish Hostages
  9. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Dimetapp; Teleflora; Sears.)
  10. Larouche / Conviction
  11. Nuclear Plants / Savannah River / Safety
  12. Economy: Wholesale Prices
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Dearfoams Slippers; Wheaties; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  15. California / Ackerman Case
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Middle East / US-PLO Relations / Israel
  3. Bush Transition / Defense Department / Cabinet
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Dimetapp.)
  6. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Children
  7. California / Earthquake / Winter Weather
  8. Tomorrow's Weather
  9. (Commercial: Bayer; Fasteeth; Dearfoams.)
  10. Larouche Trial
  11. Economy: Wholesale Prices
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Hallmark; Bufferin; Norelco Razor; Sears.)
  14. Spotlight / Seafood Peril
  15. (Commercial: First Alert; Minolta Cameras; "Meet the Press"; Triscuit; Sears; Campbell's Special Request Soup; First Alert Smoke-Fire Detector.)
  16. Assignment American / All Polka Radio
  17. Good Night

December 17, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Middle East / US-PLO Relations / Palestinians
  3. Lebanon / Hostages
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Sears; Vanish; Norelco Razors; Fasteeth.)
  6. Reagan / Congress / Budget
  7. Transition / Government Jobs
  8. Navy / Submarine
  9. Rolfe, Iowa / New Residents
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  11. (Commercial: Discover; Fruitful Bran; First Alert Smoke-Fire Detector; Riopan Plus.)
  12. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  13. Washington Notebook (Armenian Earthquake)
  14. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Soviet News Coverage
  15. (Commercial: Discover; Dearfoams Slippers; Kellogg's Squares; Sears.)
  16. Russellville, Arkansas / Nuclear Accident
  17. Waukesha, Wisconsin / Drinking Water
  18. (Commercial: Discover; Efferdent; Anusol; Remington Surgical Clippers and Razors.)
  19. Crossword Puzzles
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today

December 18, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Middle East / Israel / Violence / US-PLO Relations
  3. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Canon Copiers.)
  4. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  5. Economy: Nuclear Plant Safety
  6. New York City / Child Abuse / Cortez Case
  7. Los Angeles, California / Gang Violence
  8. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz 190 Class; Gas-X; Made in the USA Label; Cepacol; Ex-Lax.)
  9. San Francisco, California / Catholic Services For Homosexuals
  10. Boston, Massachusetts / Auto Theft
  11. Clay, West Virginia / Firing
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Squares; Remington Surgical Clippers and Razors; Buick Regal; Dimetapp; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: Pro Football, Jockey Shoemaker
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; AT&T; Good Morning American)
  16. Christmas / Toys
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today

December 19, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Armenia-Azerbaijan Dispute
  3. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Tott's Champagne; Stetson Cologne; Ex-Lax.)
  6. Bush Transition / HUD Department / Cabinet
  7. Bush / President
  8. EPA / Toxic Waste
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Dallas, Texas / Protest
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Campbell's Soups; Teleflora; Pubs. Clearing House)
  13. Israel / Government / Palestinian Policy
  14. Libya / Chemical Weapons
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; American Family Publishers; K Mart; Anusol; Sinutab.)
  17. American Agenda (Money: Postal Service)
  18. (Commercial: Hero Cologne; Presto Saladshooter; Pam; Tylenol Sinus; "Nightline".)
  19. Kentucky / Monks' Fruit Cakes
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Bush Transition / HUD Department / Cabinet
  3. Israel / Government
  4. Middle East / Austria-PLO Relations
  5. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: American Association of Retired Persons; Advil; Scotch Tape; Dristan.)
  8. Rocky Mt. Arsenal / Shell Oil Cleanup
  9. Nuclear Plant / Savannah River
  10. Drexel Burnham Lambert / Trial
  11. Economy: Pillsbury Takeover
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Red Lobster; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Robitussin; Teleflora.)
  14. NCAA / University of Oklahoma
  15. Dallas, Texas / Protest
  16. Airlines / Trump Shuttle
  17. (Commercial: Hallmark; Contac; Stetson Cologne.)
  18. Space / Mars
  19. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz S-Class; Polident; American Family Sweepstakes; Medipren.)
  20. Montana / Wolves
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Bush Transition / HUD Department
  3. Economy: Homeless
  4. Bush / President
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Blue Cross/Blue Shield.)
  7. Israel / Government
  8. Middle East / Austria-PLO Relations
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: Dimetapp; American Family Sweepstakes; Special K.)
  11. Spotlight / Phone Fraud
  12. NCAA / University of Oklahoma
  13. Dallas, Texas / Protest
  14. Drexel Burnham Lambert / Indictments
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; Seiko; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Advil; Remington Razors.)
  17. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  18. China-India Relations / Gandhi Visit
  19. Vietnam-Cambodia Relations / Troop Withdrawal
  20. (Commercial: Pam; Hallmark; "Today"; Dristan; Teleflora.)
  21. Florida / Christmas Story
  22. Good Night

December 20, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Children / UNICEF Report
  3. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / United States Homeless
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Tylenol; K Mart; Riunite.)
  6. Bush Transition / Hhigh School Department
  7. Navy / Racial Discrimination
  8. Economy: Consumer Prices, GNP, Stock Report
  9. Christmas / Shoplifting
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; American Family Publishers; Teleflora; Gas-X.)
  12. War On Drugs / US-Latin American
  13. Eatonton, Georgia / Drugs In Workplace
  14. Lebanon / Red Cross
  15. Costa Rica / Embassy Bugging
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: American Association of Retired Person (AARP); Sunkist Vitamins; Stetson Cologne; Shredded Wheat; Dimetapp.)
  18. American Agenda (Family: Christmas)
  19. (Commercial: Sinutab; Efferdent; Pubs. Clearing House; Ex-Lax; "Nightline".)
  20. Robinson Death
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy: GNP, Consumer Price
  3. Bush Transition / Hhigh School Department
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Gallo Wine; American Family Sweepstakes; Tylenol.)
  6. Lebanon / Red Cross
  7. Middle East / US-PLO Relations / Arafat
  8. Plymouth, England / Fires
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Dristan Nasal Spray; Liquid Drano; Robitussin; Swanson Frozen Entrees.)
  11. California / Ackerman Case
  12. Navy / Racial Discrimination
  13. Robinson Death
  14. (Commercial: Teleflora; Seiko; Anacin; Grey Poupon Mustard.)
  15. Crime / Skinheads
  16. (Commercial: Bufferin; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Dimetapp.)
  17. Children / UNICEF Report
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Florida / Cocaine Bust
  3. Spotlight / Crack Inc.
  4. Hartford, Connecticut / Santa Robber
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Hallmark; Sinutab II.)
  7. Bush Transition / Hhigh School Department
  8. Ford / Operation Push
  9. Economy: Inflation
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Teleflora; Bufferin; American Family Sweepstakes; Campbell's Special Request Soup.)
  12. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Relief Effort
  13. Lebanon / Red Cross
  14. Children / UNICEF Report
  15. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Dimetapp Elixir; American Association of Retired Persons (AARP); Presto Saladshooter.)
  16. California / Demello Case
  17. Commentary (Campaign '88)
  18. Great Britain / Princess Beatrice
  19. Tomorrow's Weather
  20. (Commercial: Advil; Polident; "Today"; Imodium A-D; First Alert Smoke-Fire Detector.)
  21. Robinson Death
  22. Good Night

December 21, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Tott's Champagne; Dimetapp.)
  5. Espionage / Hall Case
  6. Economy: Insider Trading / Drexel Burnham Lambert
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. Reagan / Libya
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Stetson Cologne; Preparation H; Vaseline Hands and Nail Formula Lotion; Tylenol Sinus.)
  12. Med.: Cancer Study
  13. Nuclear Power / Plant Reopenings
  14. USSR / Space Flight
  15. Crossword Puzzles
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Sinutab; Fasteeth; Red Lobster.)
  18. American Agenda (Education: Science)
  19. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Cepacol; Teleflora; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; "Nightline".)
  20. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. 747s / Pan Am Plane Crash
  3. Scotland / Air Safety
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Bufferin; American Family Sweepstakes; Campbell's Special Request Soup; Baskin Robbins.)
  6. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash
  7. Economy: Insider Trading / Drexel Burnham Lambert
  8. Economy / Junk Bonds
  9. Espionage / Hall Case
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Teleflora; Seiko; Kellogg's Sqs.; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  12. Space Shuttle Program
  13. USSR / Space Flight
  14. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  15. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Remington Razors.)
  16. Nuclear Power / Plant Reopenings
  17. Med.: Skin Cancer / Treatment
  18. (Commercial: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Riopan Plus 2.)
  19. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Sqs.; Dimetapp.)
  5. Economy: Insider Trading / Drexel Burnham Lambert
  6. Espionage / Hall Case
  7. Bush Transition / Hhigh School Department
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Quaker Oatmeal; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Tylenol; Remington Razors.)
  10. Arlington, Texas / 911 Recording
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: AT&T; American Family Sweepstakes; Folgers; Quaker Oatmeal.)
  13. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Relief Effort
  14. USSR / Space Flight
  15. USSR / Airplanes
  16. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Bayer; "Sunday Today"; Gas-X.)
  17. California / Alcohol Program
  18. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash
  19. Good Night

December 22, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb Threat
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Special K; Sine-Aid.)
  5. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Lockerbie
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Sony Walkman; Robitussin; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Chanel No. 5.)
  8. Bush Transition / Cabinet
  9. Dallas, Texas / Judge and Homosexuals
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Pubs. Clearing House; Sinutab; Riunite.)
  12. Economy: Insider Trading / Drexel Burnham Lambert
  13. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Ex-Lax; Stetson Cologne; Fiberall; A Farewell Interview".)
  16. Med.: Freezing Deaths
  17. Med.: Automobile Seat Belts
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb Threat
  3. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Syracuse University
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Anacin; Red Lobster; Sinutab.)
  6. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Sabotage / Lockerbie
  7. (Commercial: Efferdent; Anusol; American Pubs. Clearing House; Bufferin.)
  8. Bush Transition / Cabinet
  9. Southern Africa / Namibia Indep.
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Campbell's Soups; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Grey Poupon; Dristan.)
  12. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Victims' Families
  13. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb Threat
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Advil; Hallmark.)
  5. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Terrorist Speculations
  6. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Plastique
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  8. Tomorrow's Weather
  9. (Commercial: Bufferin; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Buick.)
  10. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Victims' Families / Syracuse University
  11. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup; Special K; Hallmark; American Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel.)
  12. Bush Transition / Cabinet
  13. Immigration Laws
  14. Libya / Chemical Weapons
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Shredded Wheat; "Today"; AT&T; Preparation H.)
  17. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Lockerbie
  18. Good Night

December 23, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Mercury Cougar; Robitussin; Pam.)
  5. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb Threat
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Sinutab; Campbell's Soup; AARP.)
  8. Christmas / Displays and Lawsuits
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Helicopters / Grounding
  11. Memphis, Tennessee / Fire
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Exclamation Perfume; Seiko Watches; Fiberall; Pubs. Clearing House; Ex-Lax.)
  14. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Christmas In Spitak
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Chanel No. 5; Cepacol; Dimetapp; 20/20.)
  17. Person of The Week (Bob Macauley)
  18. Network Christmas Greeting
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb Threat
  3. Federal Aviation Administration / Airport Security
  4. West Germany / Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Tylenol; Pam; Sinutab II.)
  7. Pan Am Plane Crash / Holiday Travel
  8. (Commercial: AARP; Red Lobster; Remington Razors; Dentu- Creme.)
  9. Memphis, Tennessee / Fire
  10. Kenosha, Wisconsin / Auto Plant Closing
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Dimetapp.)
  13. Vatican / Pope-Arafat Meeting
  14. Middle East / Christmas In Bethelehem
  15. Lebanon / Hostage / Anderson
  16. (Commercial: Grey Poupon Mustard; Dristan; Ben Gay.)
  17. Christmas Greetings
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1988
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Families
  3. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb Threat
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: AARP; Red Lobster.)
  6. Memphis, Tennessee / Fire
  7. Helicopters / Grounding
  8. Tomorrow's Weather
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Sqs.; American Family Sweepstakes; Imodium A-D.)
  10. Immigration / Mexican Refugees / Christmas Travel
  11. Spain / Cocaine
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Special K; Sinutab II; Metamucil; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  14. Assignment American / The Christmas Spirit
  15. (Commercial: Total; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; "Meet the Press"; Polident; Remington Razors.)
  16. Christmas Greetings
  17. Good Night

December 24, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / British Politics / Victims
  3. Christmas / Pope
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Shredded Wheat; Pubs. Clearing House; Fasteeth.)
  6. Bush Transition / Labor Department
  7. Canada / United States Trade Pact
  8. Nashville, Tennessee / Tornado
  9. Memphis, Tennessee / Fire
  10. (Commercial: Sinutab; Puritan; IBM.)
  11. Middle East / Christmas In Bethlehem
  12. Middle East / PLO and Arafat / American Jews
  13. Afghanistan / Exiled King
  14. Time's Planet of Year
  15. (Commercial: Remington Surgical Clippers and Razors; Visions Cookware; Kellogg's Squares; Fasteeth.)
  16. Football / Play-Off
  17. Houston, Texas / Homeless
  18. Christmas / Mexican Immigrants
  19. Mexico / Prison Riot
  20. (Commercial: Dristan; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Shredded Wheat.)
  21. Christmas / Shopping
  22. China, PR / Christmas
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Bush Transition / Labor Department
  3. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Lockerbie / Investigation
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Special K.)
  6. Franklin, Tennessee / Tornado
  7. Economy: Christmas Shopping
  8. (Commercial: Christmas 1988; Folgers; Pubs. Clearing House; Ex-Lax.)
  9. Lebanon / Hostages' Families
  10. Libya / Kahdafi
  11. Middle East / Christmas In Bethlehem
  12. (Commercial: Christmas 1988; AT&T; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Dristan; Shredded Wheat.)
  13. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / American Vols.
  14. Christmas / Vatican
  15. (Commercial: Christmas 1988; Sinutab; Efferdent; Swanson; Campbell's Soup; Robitussin; California Prune Board)
  16. Economy: Perry, Iowa
  17. Good Night

December 25, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction John Cochran (Washington, DC)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Lockerbie
  3. Upcoming Items (S: John Cochran)
  4. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Dimetapp.)
  5. Christmas: Queen Elizabeth, Pope John Paul II, Bush
  6. Christmas / US
  7. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Jeb Bush
  8. (Commercial: Christmas 1988; Total and Total Corn Flakes; Buick Regal; Maxwell House)
  9. Middle East / Israel / Palestinians
  10. (Commercial: Christmas 1988; Shredded Wheat; Maxwell House; Pubs. Clearing House; Bufferin.)
  11. South Africa / Apartheid / Mamelodi Twp.
  12. China, PR / Christmas
  13. (Commercial: Christmas 1988; Anacin; MCI; NBC News Special "Sarafina!"; Shredded Wheat; Dristan.)
  14. Sudan / Christmas
  15. Christmas / Abp. of Canterbury
  16. Good Night

December 26, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Airplane Safety / Eastern Incident
  3. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  5. (Commercial: Pond's; Bufferin.)
  6. Middle East / Israel and Palestinians / Shamir Plan
  7. Lebanon / Hostages' Release
  8. USSR / Geography Poll
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  10. (Commercial: Gas-X; Pubs. Clearing House; Ford Thunderbird; Anacin.)
  11. Bush / Vacation
  12. Washington, DC / Barry Investigation
  13. Winter Weather / Glenwood Springs, Colorado / Train Derailment
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Vaseline Intensive Care Hand and Nail Formula; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Sine-Aid.)
  16. American Agenda (Family: Housing)
  17. (Commercial: Citicorp; Unisom; Sinutab; Ex-Lax; Quaker Oatmeal; "The Koppel Report")
  18. Boxing / Jones
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  3. Airplane Safety / Eastern Incident
  4. Winter Weather / Train Derailment
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Discover; Dristan; FiberCon; Sears.)
  7. Middle East / Israel and Palestinians
  8. Lebanon / Hostages' Release
  9. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Just For Men Hair Color; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Dentu-Creme.)
  10. Washington, DC / Barry Investigation
  11. Supreme Court / Burger Health
  12. (Commercial: Dristan; Anusol; American Family Sweepstakes; Swanson Frozen Entrees.)
  13. Uruguay / Human Rights Referendum
  14. Immigration / Guatemala Refugees
  15. (Commercial: Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Citicorp.)
  16. Bush / Vacation
  17. Reagans / California Bound
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1988
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  3. Airplane Safety / Eastern Incident
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Bayer; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  6. Winter Weather / Train Derailment
  7. Washington / Oil Spill
  8. Economy: Christmas Sales
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: Lakeside Pharmaceuticals; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Post Oat Flakes.)
  11. Lebanon / Hostages' Release
  12. Middle East / Peace Plan
  13. Afghanistan / USSR Troop Withdrawal
  14. USSR / West News
  15. (Commercial: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; AARP; Tylenol; Dentu-Creme; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  16. Georgia / Wilderness Scouts
  17. Bush / Vacation
  18. Supreme Court / Burger Health
  19. (Commercial: Polident; California Prune Board; NBC News Special "Sarafina!"; Sears; N'Ice Throat Spray; Total; Efferdent.)
  20. England / Motorcycle Taxis
  21. Good Night

December 27, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. US-Common Market Trade
  3. Med.: Agriculture Department / Hamburger
  4. Med.: Ulcer Drug
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  6. (Commercial: Bayer; Whirlpool Home Appliances.)
  7. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  8. Air Safety / Eastern Incident / Older Planes
  9. Winter Weather / Midwest, Utah, California
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  11. (Commercial: Pond's; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Fiberall; AARP.)
  12. Middle East / Chemical Weapons / Israel
  13. Middle East / Egypt-Israel Relations
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Ex-Lax; Efferdent; Blue Cross/Blue Shield.)
  17. American Agenda (Environment: Energy Efficient Housing)
  18. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Bufferin; Maytag; "Nightline".)
  19. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Soviet Television
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-Common Market Trade
  3. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash
  4. Airplane Safety / Eastern Incident / Older Planes
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Post Oat Flakes; Dimetapp Elixir; Advil.)
  7. Nuclear Power / Plant Reopening
  8. Gilcrest, Colorado / Fire
  9. (Commercial: Dristan; Sears; American Family Sweepstakes; Rolaids.)
  10. South Africa / Unrest
  11. Brazil / Mendes Murder
  12. (Commercial: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; AARP; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Dristan.)
  13. Prisons / Overcrowding (Part I)
  14. McCarthy Death
  15. Ashby Death
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Tylenol Sinus; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Raisin Nut Bran; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  18. Japan / United States Nostalgia
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1988
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Airplane Safety / Eastern Incident / Older Planes
  3. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Sinutab II; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. US-Common Market Trade
  7. Economy: Empl. / Entry-Level Job Placement
  8. Med.: Ulcer Drug
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Dimetapp; MCI; Puritan Oil.)
  11. Lebanon / Hostages' Release
  12. Israel / Palestinian Unrest / Gaza Strip
  13. (Commercial: Medipren; American Family Sweepstakes; Riopan Plus 2; Discover; Lakeside Pharmaceuticals.)
  14. China, PR / Racial Tension
  15. China, PR / Economy Problems
  16. Commentary (Armenia, USSR Earthquake / Reform)
  17. Tomorrow's Weather
  18. (Commercial: Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Total; Bayer.)
  19. Winter Weather
  20. Colorado / Ski Resorts
  21. Good Night

December 28, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House; Lakeside Pharmaceuticals; Efferdent.)
  5. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bombing Suspects / Victims
  6. Air Safety / Older Planes
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  8. (Commercial: Dristan; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; American Gas Association; Ex-Lax.)
  9. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout
  10. Stock Market Report (S: Sam Donaldson)
  11. Economy: Bus. Investments, Minnesota Bus. Program
  12. Med.: Breast Cancer
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  14. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Unisom; Pond's; Red Lobster.)
  15. American Agenda (Education: Bus. and Job Training)
  16. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker Realty; Bayer; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; "Nightline".)
  17. Chesapeake Bay, Maryland / Oysters
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb / Suspects
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  4. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Total; Advil; Efferdent.)
  5. Scotland / Pan Am Crash / Bombs and Airport Security / Israel
  6. Bush Transition / Gates Appointment
  7. (Commercial: Dristan; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Sears; MCI.)
  8. Air Safety / Older Planes
  9. Banks / Savings and Loan Insts.
  10. Education / Study
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Grey Poupon Mustard; Raisin Nut Bran; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  13. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Victims' Families
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1988
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb
  3. Israel / Airport Security
  4. Airplane / Engine Failure
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  6. (Commercial: Advil; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  7. Med.: Breast Cancer
  8. Du Pont / Gasoline Violations
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: Rolaids; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Bayer; MCI.)
  11. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout
  12. Omak, Washington / Lumber Mill
  13. Economy: Foreign Trade
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Lakeside Pharmaceuticals; American Family Sweepstakes; Aqua Fresh; Sine-Aid.)
  16. Commentary (Drug Treatment)
  17. Education / Study
  18. (Commercial: Nescafe; AARP; "Today"; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Sears.)
  19. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Victims' Families
  20. Good Night

December 29, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Armed Services / Installations Closings / Ft. George, Ft. Dix
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  4. (Commercial: Vaseline Intensive Care Hand and Nail Lotion; Rolaids; Fiberall.)
  5. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation / Security
  6. Lebanon / Hostages
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  8. (Commercial: Anacin; Pubs. Clearing House; Tabasco; Ex-Lax.)
  9. Nuclear Plants / Safety
  10. Washington, DC / Barry
  11. Stock Market Report (S: Sam Donaldson)
  12. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  13. USSR / Politics
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Maytag; Coldwell Banker Realty.)
  16. American Agenda (Drugs: Blacks Advertising)
  17. (Commercial: Sine-Aid; Citicorp; Pubs. Clearing House; Andre Champagne; "Burning Questions: American's Kids: Diet of Danger".)
  18. Margate, Florida / Housing and Children
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Security
  3. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb / Reaction
  4. Lebanon / French Hostages
  5. USSR / Armenia Earthquake
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Total; Campbell's Soup; Whirlpool Dishwasher.)
  8. Armed Services / Military Bases Closing / Ft. Sheridan
  9. Middle East / Peace Plans
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Citicorp; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; MCI.)
  12. Atlantic Ocean / Ship Sinking
  13. Prison Overcrowding (Part II)
  14. (Commercial: Dristan; Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Sunsweet Prunes; Total.)
  15. Supreme Court / Indian Rights / Adoption
  16. Bush / Vacation
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1988
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Armed Services / Military Base Closings / California
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Quaker Oatmeal; Dimetapp.)
  5. Airport Security
  6. Pan Am Plane Crash / Bombing Suspects
  7. Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Buick Riviera.)
  10. Washington, DC / Barry
  11. Bakkers
  12. Tomorrow's Weather
  13. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; MCI; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  14. USSR / Politics
  15. Commentary (Calendar)
  16. (Commercial: Advil; Sears; "Today"; Discover Card; California Prune Board; Sears; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  17. College Football / Fiesta Bowl / Notre Dame-West Virginia
  18. Good Night

December 30, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  4. (Commercial: Bufferin; Pond's; Ex-Lax.)
  5. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb Investigation
  6. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout
  7. Economy: Home Sales, Index of Economic Indicators, Stock Market Report
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  9. (Commercial: Maxwell House; Pubs. Clearing House; Tylenol.)
  10. Med.: Drs. Rap Sheet
  11. Drunk Driving / Ignition Device
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. (Commercial: Tabasco; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Vaseline Intensive Care Hand and Nail Lotion; Gallo Wines.)
  14. Afghanistan / Cease-Fire
  15. USSR / Churbanov
  16. Monte Carlo / Casino
  17. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Unisom; Coldwell Banker Realty; "20/20".)
  18. 1988 Review
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Scandal / North Trial
  3. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout
  4. Economy: Index of Economy Indicators
  5. USSR / Churbanov
  6. USSR / Stolar
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; Whirlpool Appliances; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Ben-Gay Warming Ice.)
  9. Airport Security
  10. Iran/Contra Scandal / North Trial
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Total; Anacin; Dristan; Sears.)
  13. New York / Scarsdale Diet Murder
  14. National Rifle Association / Gun Control
  15. Noguchi Death
  16. (Commercial: MCI; Bayer; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  17. 1988 Review
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1988
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Scandal / North Trial
  3. Pan Am Plane Crash / Bomb Threats
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Maytag Appliances; Advil.)
  6. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout
  7. Marcos / Health
  8. New York / Scarsdale Diet Murder
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattress; Tylenol Sinus; American Family Sweepstakes.)]
  11. Med.: Drunk Driving
  12. Mercedes-Benz / Trans. Department Fine
  13. Teen-Parents Survey
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Lakeside Pharmaceuticals; MCI; Gas-X; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Coldwell Banker; Dristan.)
  16. USSR / Churbanov
  17. Japan / Corruption Scandal
  18. Yugoslavia / Government Resignations
  19. Nicaragua / Lottery
  20. (Commercial: Nytol; Bayer; WSMV Television-4; Red Lobster; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  21. 1988 Review
  22. Good Night

December 31, 1988

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  3. US-USSR Relations / New Year's Messages
  4. USSR / New Year / Economy Conds.
  5. Football / Play-Offs
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Discover; Post Oat Flakes; Anacin.)
  8. US-Canada Relations / Trade Agreement / Plywood Ind.
  9. US-European Common Market / Trade
  10. Drunk Driving
  11. (Commercial: Sunsweet; Total; Lakeside Pharmaceuticals; Pubs. Clearing House)
  12. Washington Notebook (Senator Robert Stafford)
  13. (Commercial: Grey Poupon; Arm and Hammer Dental Care and Baking Soda; Unisom.)
  14. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash
  15. Cuba / Castro Anniversary
  16. (Commercial: Dristan; Pubs. Clearing House Coupons For Special Olympics; Head and Shoulders; Discover.)
  17. 1988 Review
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today

Specials

• December 01, 1988 - ABC Special - Burning Questions: The Business of Defense: Flaws in the Shield [21:00:00 - 21:58:00]
• December 01, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:35:00 - 24:55:00]
• December 02, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:37:00 - 24:06:00]
• December 05, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [00:12:00 - 00:42:00]
• December 06, 1988 - ABC Special - The Gorbachev Visit [13:54:00 - 14:18:00]
• December 06, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:37:00 - 24:06:00]
• December 06, 1988 - CBS Special - Gorbachev Arrival in US [13:54:00 - 14:19:00]
• December 06, 1988 - CNN Special - George Bush Cabinet Nominations Announcement [13:21:20 - 13:44:00]
• December 06, 1988 - CNN Special - Gorbachev's Arrival in the US [13:57:00 - 14:26:00]
• December 06, 1988 - MTO Special - Mikhail Gorbachev Arrival in US [13:54:00 - 15:40:00]
• December 06, 1988 - NBC Special - Mikhail Gorbachev Arrival in US [13:54:40 - 14:21:20]
• December 07, 1988 - ABC Special - Gorbachev Address to the UN- Intro [09:55:00 - 10:07:00]
• December 07, 1988 - ABC Special - Gorbachev Address to the UN- Analysis [11:04:00 - 11:35:00]
• December 07, 1988 - ABC Special - Gorbachev Visit [11:37:00 - 12:09:00]
• December 07, 1988 - ABC Special - Gorbachev On Governors Island With Reagan And Bush [14:13:00 - 14:45:00]
• December 07, 1988 - ABC Special - Gorbachev Visit [14:13:00 - 14:46:00]
• December 07, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:37:00 - 24:21:00]
• December 07, 1988 - CBS Special - Assignment: Gorbachev [09:55:00 - 10:07:00]
• December 07, 1988 - CBS Special - Assignment: Gorbachev [14:13:00 - 14:59:00]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - Superpowers 9-10am [08:58:30 - 09:59:50]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - CNN Superpowers [10:00:00 - 11:08:50]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - Gorbachev at the UN [10:03:00 - 10:07:00]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - CNN Superpowers [11:08:00 - 12:00:00]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - CNN Superpowers [12:00:00 - 12:58:40]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - CNN Superpowers [13:00:00 - 13:19:00]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - CNN Superpowers [14:00:00 - 14:41:50]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - Superpowers 2:42:00-3:43:00 [14:42:00 - 15:43:20]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - CNN Superpowers [15:42:00 - 15:57:30]
• December 07, 1988 - CNN Special - CNN Superpowers [17:31:00 - 18:00:00]
• December 07, 1988 - MTO Special - Mikhail Gorbachev United Nations Address [10:00:00 - 10:57:00]
• December 07, 1988 - NBC Special - Mikhail Gorbachev United Nations Address [10:00:00 - 11:28:00]
• December 07, 1988 - NBC Special - Gorbachev in America [12:00:00 - 12:11:10]
• December 07, 1988 - NBC Special - Gorbachev in America [14:00:10 - 14:46:30]
• December 08, 1988 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 08, 1988 - ABC Special - Gorbachev Visit [11:05:00 - 11:58:00]
• December 08, 1988 - ABC Special - Reagan News Conference - Intro [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• December 08, 1988 - ABC Special - Reagan News Conference - Mid [19:33:00 - 19:35:00]
• December 08, 1988 - ABC Special - Reagan News Conferece - Analysis [19:36:00 - 19:53:00]
• December 08, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:36:00 - 24:05:00]
• December 08, 1988 - CBS Special - This Morning [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 08, 1988 - CBS Special - Assignment: Gorbachev [10:50:00 - 11:01:00]
• December 08, 1988 - CBS Special - Gorbachev Departure [11:16:50 - 12:00:10]
• December 08, 1988 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:34:40]
• December 08, 1988 - CBS Special - 48 Hours: Assignment Gorbachev [19:35:00 - 20:27:00]
• December 08, 1988 - CNN Special - Gorbachev Prepares to Depart from US [10:50:00 - 10:55:00]
• December 08, 1988 - CNN Special - Gorbachev's Early Departure from US Visit [11:16:00 - 11:50:00]
• December 08, 1988 - CNN Special - Reagan Press Conference, Introduction [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• December 08, 1988 - CNN Special - Reagan Press Conference, Analysis [19:33:40 - 19:37:10]
• December 08, 1988 - MTO Special - Gorbachev Departure From United States [ - ]
• December 08, 1988 - MTO Special - Ronald Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 20:03:00]
• December 08, 1988 - NBC Special - Today [07:00:00 - 08:58:30]
• December 08, 1988 - NBC Special - Gorbachev Departure From United States [10:00:10 - 10:22:10]
• December 08, 1988 - NBC Special - Gorbachev Departure From United States [10:50:10 - 11:29:30]
• December 08, 1988 - NBC Special - Gorbachev Departure From United States [11:29:20 - 12:00:20]
• December 08, 1988 - NBC Special - Ronald Reagan Press Conference (Intro only) [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• December 08, 1988 - NBC Special - Ronald Reagan Press Conference (Analysis only) [19:33:40 - 19:35:30]
• December 09, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:37:00 - 24:06:00]
• December 12, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [00:36:00 - 01:06:00]
• December 13, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:36:00 - 24:17:00]
• December 13, 1988 - CNN Special - Yasir Arafat Speech to UN General Assembly [08:10:10 - 09:48:10]
• December 14, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:37:00 - 24:12:00]
• December 14, 1988 - CNN Special - George Bush Agriculture Secretary Nomination Announcement [13:10:30 - 13:39:30]
• December 14, 1988 - CNN Special - George Shultz Statement Re: Yasir Arafat Comments [17:30:30 - 17:57:50]
• December 15, 1988 - ABC Special - Burning Questions: Losing The Future [21:00:00 - 21:58:00]
• December 15, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:36:00 - 24:12:00]
• December 16, 1988 - ABC Special - Bush Announcement [10:29:00 - 10:58:00]
• December 16, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:35:00 - 24:05:00]
• December 16, 1988 - CNN Special - Bush Press Conference - Analysis [10:54:00 - 10:55:00]
• December 16, 1988 - MTO Special - George Bush Press Conference [10:29:00 - 10:59:00]
• December 19, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [00:41:00 - 01:10:00]
• December 19, 1988 - CNN Special - George Bush HUD Secretary Nomination Announcement [10:04:20 - 10:25:50]
• December 20, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:35:00 - 24:05:00]
• December 21, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:02:00]
• December 22, 1988 - ABC Special - Ronald Reagan And David Brinkley: A Farewell Interview [21:00:00 - 21:58:00]
• December 22, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:32:00 - 24:02:00]
• December 22, 1988 - CNN Special - George Bush Cabinet Nominations Announcement [13:35:20 - 13:59:50]
• December 23, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:33:00 - 24:02:00]
• December 26, 1988 - ABC Special - The Koppel Report: News From Earth [21:00:00 - 21:58:00]
• December 26, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• December 27, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:58:00]
• December 28, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline: PanAM 103 Crash [23:30:00 - 23:59:30]
• December 29, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:58:00]
• December 29, 1988 - CBS Special - 48 Hours: America For Sale [19:00:00 - 19:58:00]
• December 30, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]

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