April 1988 Broadcast Index

Evening News

April 1, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 1, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Justice Department / Meese Investigation
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  4. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts.)
  5. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  6. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  8. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Geritol; Teleflora; A.1. Poultry Sauce.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Wisconsin
  10. Money Matters: Unempl., Veterans Administration Mortgages, Japanese Joke
  11. Great Britain / Highway
  12. (Commercial: Cracklin' Oat Bran; Century 21; AT&T; Serenity.)
  13. Italy / Easter
  14. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Easter
  15. Spain / Seville Fete
  16. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; IBM; Carnival Cruise Lines; Ecotrin; "20/20".)
  17. Person of The Week (Jimmy Swaggart)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 1, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega Issue / United States Role
  3. Justice Department / Meese Investigation
  4. Iran-Iraq War / Chemical Bombs
  5. Nicaragua / Contra Aid
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: Tylenol; Red Lobster; Scope.)
  8. Good Friday Celebration
  9. Israel / Unrest
  10. North Africa / Locusts
  11. USSR / Leningrad / Fire
  12. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Smith, Kline and French; Ford Aerostar.)
  13. Economy / United States Products
  14. (Commercial: Century 21; Anusol; Canon; Riopan Plus 2.)
  15. Haircuts
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 1, 1988
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Justice Department / Meese Investigation
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Promega; Tylenol; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  5. Panama / Noriega Issue / United States Role
  6. Israel / Unrest
  7. Good Friday Observance
  8. Nicaragua / Contra Aid
  9. (Commercial: Metamucil; The Principal Fin. Group; Advil.)
  10. Economy / Unempl.
  11. Federated Department Stores, Inc. / Sale
  12. Campaign '88 / Wisconsin Primary
  13. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; IBM; Special K; FTD; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  14. San Diego, Texas / Gang Rape
  15. Spring Snowstorm
  16. Brazil / Flood
  17. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Thompson's Water Seal; "Sunday Today"; Just Right; Dentu-Gel.)
  18. Baseball / Reese
  19. Good Night

April 2, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 2, 1988
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Violence / West Bank and Gaza / Shultz Mission / Easter
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  4. (Commercial: IBM; Wheaties.)
  5. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  6. Philippines / Honasan Escape
  7. Space: Shuttle
  8. (Commercial: PIP; Maalox-Plus; Philips Light Bulbs; Century 21; Ford.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Wisconsin
  10. Meese Investigation / Justice Department
  11. New Orleans, Louisiana / Floods
  12. Jordan Death
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Ecotrin; A.1 Poultry Sauce; Made in the USA" Label; Just Right.)
  14. Sports: College Basketball, Tennis, Marshall
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  16. (Commercial: Bayer; Neo-Synephrine; IBM; "This Week".)
  17. Italy / Rome's Farnese Palace
  18. Daylight Savings Time / Postal Rates
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 2, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 2, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  3. Israel / Violence / Shultz Mission
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Advil; Just Right.)
  6. (Commercial: Polident; A.1. Poultry Sauce; Miracid Plant Food; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate.)
  7. Louisiana / New Orleans Flood / Slidell Tornado
  8. West / Drought
  9. (Commercial: AT&T; IBM.)
  10. Philippines / Honasan Escape
  11. Economy: Foreign Trade
  12. Japan / Import Restrictions
  13. Jordan Death
  14. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Endust; "Sunday Today"; Major League Baseball Game of The Week"; GMAC; Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel.)
  15. Great Britain / Stage Fighting
  16. Daylight Savings Time (S: Connie Chung)
  17. Good Night

April 3, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 3, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Panama / Noriega / Ambassador Incident / United States Role
  3. Nicaragua / Cease-Fire
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Dean Witter; Northwest Airlines.)
  5. Israel / Violence / Shultz Mission
  6. Easter / Pope John Paul II / US
  7. USSR / Relig. Anniversary
  8. Easter / Reagan
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Pella Window Store; Alamo Rent A Car; Red Lobster.)
  10. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Wisconsin
  11. Los Angeles, California / Gang Warfare
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Pam; Just Right; ABC News.)
  14. Sports: Golf, College Basketball, Brown
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. (Commercial: Fiber One; Dean Witter; Maalox-Plus; Good Morning American")
  17. King Assassination / 20th Anniversary
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 3, 1988
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / Shultz Mission
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Anusol; ERA Real Estate.)
  5. Edneyville, North Carolina / Shooting
  6. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Dukakis
  7. Campaign '88 / Blue Collar Vote / Kenosha, Wisconsin / Chrysler Shutdown
  8. (Commercial: AT&T; Stove Top Stuffing; Bufferin.)
  9. Afghanistan
  10. USSR / Passover
  11. Easter
  12. Swaggart Scandal
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea Collars; Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais; Contel.)
  14. South Africa (R) / Johannesburg Fair
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 3, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (Jerusalem)
  2. Israel / Violence / Shultz Mission
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; AT&T.)
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Panama / Noriega / Ambassador Incident
  7. South Korea / Seoul Riots
  8. USSR / Drug Smuggling
  9. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Thompson's Water Seal; Bufferin; Dean Witter.)
  10. Israel / Violence / Palestinian Fund Raising
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  12. (Commercial: Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Texaco; IBM; AT&T.)
  13. Israel / Violence / Peace Effort
  14. (Commercial: Anacin; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; "Today"; Cracklin' Oat Bran; Corning Lenses.)
  15. Middle East / History
  16. Good Night

April 4, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 4, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Jackson / Noriega Letters / Dukakis
  3. Panama / Noriega
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Northwest; Pam.)
  6. Israel / Violence / Shultz Mission
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Prego Spaghetti Sauce; Raytheon; Maalox-Plus; Mercedes-Benz.)
  9. Med.: Aging Cream
  10. Med.: Estrogen
  11. American Family
  12. King / 2Oth Anniversary
  13. (Commercial: Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Vaseline Intensive Care; Q-Tips; Just Right; IBM.)
  14. Money Matters: IBM Sales, Japan Imports, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Geritol; ERA Real Estate; Product 19.)
  17. Baseball / Opening Day
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 4, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega Issue / Campaign '88
  3. Campaign '88 / Jackson
  4. Arizona Politics / Mecham
  5. King / 20th Anniversary
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Subaru XT6; AT&T; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaners; Maalox-Plus.)
  8. Israel / Violence / Shultz Mission
  9. Afghanistan / Peace Talks
  10. (Commercial: MCI; Honda Lawnmowers; Benadryl; A.1. Poultry Sauce.)
  11. Zaccaro Trial
  12. Investments / Gold
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Smith, Kline and French; Hartz Flea Collars; ERA; Dentu-Gel.)
  15. Baseball / Opening Day
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 4, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega Issue / Jackson
  3. Campaign '88 / Wisconsin Primary
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: A.1. Poultry Sauce; Buick Regal; Advil.)
  6. Israel / Violence / Shultz Mission
  7. Afghanistan / Peace Talks
  8. (Commercial: Cortaid; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Mueslix; Northwest Airlines.)
  9. Arizona Politics / Mecham
  10. Supreme Court / CBS Libel Suit
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Medipren; Red Lobster; Ford.)
  13. Wild Horses / Fatal Roundup
  14. Caniff Death
  15. (Commercial: Nytol; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal; "Today"; Subaru XT6; Dulcolax.)
  16. King / 20th Anniversary / Selma, Alabama
  17. Good Night

April 5, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 5, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Colorado / Wisconsin
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Tylenol.)
  5. Iran / Hijacking
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  8. Spain / Owen Imprisonment
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: MCI; Jeep Cherokee; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts.)
  11. Justice Department / Appointments
  12. Arizona / Mecham
  13. Brown / Criminal Charges
  14. Education / Computers
  15. Med.: Dietary Fat
  16. Pop. / Baby Boomers
  17. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Konica Copiers; Bufferin; Raisin Squares and Apple Squares; Principal Fin. Group; Betty Crocker Potato Medleys.)
  20. Middle East / Shultz Mission
  21. Special Assignment (A Soldier's Story)
  22. (Commercial: AT&T; John Deere; Geritol; Maalox-Plus; "Nightline".)
  23. France / Moonshine
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 5, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Wisconsin Primary
  3. Campaign '88 / Jackson
  4. Arizona / Mecham
  5. Meese Investigation / Justice Department
  6. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Cracklin' Oat Bran; Pam; Better Homes Realty; Kaopectate.)
  9. Honduras / Drug Arrest
  10. Iran / Hijacking
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Wheaties; Buick Regal; Dulcolax.)
  13. Med.: Dietary Fat
  14. Brown / Criminal Charges
  15. (Commercial: Medipren; Endust; Geritol Complete.)
  16. Liberace Auction
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 5, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Wisconsin Primary
  3. Meese Investigation / Justice Department
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Philips Light Bulbs; Ford.)
  6. Honduras / Drug Arrest
  7. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  8. Iran / Hijacking
  9. Israel / Violence / Peace Plan
  10. Northern Ireland / Kennedy Visit
  11. (Commercial: IBM; AT&T; Fruit & Fibre.)
  12. Arizona / Mecham
  13. Brown / Criminal Charges
  14. (Commercial: Subaru Wagon; Tylenol; Riopan Plus 2; Lysol Pine Action; Lysol Disinfectant.)
  15. Med.: Dietary Fat
  16. Siamese Twins: Binders
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Ford Festiva; Just Right; "Today"; Stove Top Stuffing; Polident.)
  19. Special Segment (Robertson: Church, Campaign and Cash)
  20. Good Night

April 6, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 6, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident / Shultz Mission
  3. Iran / Hijacking
  4. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Subaru; Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate; Maalox-Plus.)
  7. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Dukakis / Jackson
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Color Tile; Product 19; Sominex 2.)
  10. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  11. Iran/Contra Affair / President Pardons
  12. Drugs / Matta
  13. Kermit, West Virginia / Drugs and Corruption
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Century 21; AT&T; Ford; Riopan Plus.)
  16. New York City / Smoking Restrictions
  17. Ads. / Smoking
  18. Money Matters: Bus. Profits, Stock Market
  19. Van Nuys, California / Rescue and Robbery
  20. (Commercial: PIP; Prego Spaghetti Sauce; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Fiber One; "Nightline".)
  21. San Diego, California / Amateur Videos
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 6, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / Beita Incident / Shultz Mission
  3. Iran / Hijacking
  4. Campaign '88 / New York Primary
  5. Iran/Contra Scandal / Reagan / Pardons
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Century 21; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  8. New York City / Smoking Restrictions
  9. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  10. (Commercial: Folgers; Buick Regal; Anusol.)
  11. Eastern Airlines / Pilot Shortage
  12. Whitehead-Gould / Baby M
  13. Money Matters: Dollar Surge
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Konica Copiers; Cortaid; Subaru; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. Canton, Texas / Flea Market
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 6, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident / Shultz Mission
  3. Iran / Hijacking
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Preparation H; Ford; Kaopectate.)
  6. Campaign '88 / New York Primary
  7. Campaign '88 / Jackson
  8. Justice Department / Shepherd
  9. (Commercial: Anbesol Gel; Cracklin' Oat Bran; Color Tile; Polident.)
  10. Whitehead-Gould / Baby M
  11. New York City / Smoking Restrictions
  12. Drug Access / Poor
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Medipren; Red Lobster; Lysol Pine Action; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch.)
  15. Ethiopia / Relief Expulsion
  16. Drugs / Matta
  17. Commentary (Jackson: President)
  18. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Ford Escort GL; Hartz Flea Collars; Color Tile.)
  19. Tax Reform
  20. Good Night

April 7, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 7, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident / Shultz Mission
  3. Iran / Hijacking
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Raisin Squares and Apple Squares; John Deere.)
  7. Investigation: (Drugs: The Contra Connection)
  8. Iran/Contra Affair / Indictments
  9. Boland
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Tylenol; Color Tile; Subaru.)
  12. Ft. Smith, Arkansas / White Supremacists Trial
  13. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York
  14. Campaign '88 / Republicans / Robertson
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Texaco; Century 21; Maalox-Plus; Ace Hardware; Woolite Rug Cleaner and Upholstery Cleaner.)
  17. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  18. Med.: Flu Epidemic
  19. Med.: Bad Air
  20. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. Texaco-Pennzoil Case
  22. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  23. (Commercial: Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Old English Polish; Color Tile; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; "Nightline".)
  24. Education: Catholic Schools
  25. Education: Geography
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 7, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  3. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident
  4. Iran / Hijacking
  5. Ft. Smith, Arkansas / White Supremacist Trial
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Subaru; Endust; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  8. Campaign '88 / New York Primary
  9. Campaign '88 / Bush
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Color Tile; Miracid; Century 21.)
  12. Eggs / Salmonella
  13. NASA / Shuttle Program
  14. (Commercial: Wheaties; Betty Crocker Potato Medleys; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme andMcDonald's; Anusol.)
  15. Hollywood, California / Entertainment Ind.
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 7, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  3. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident / Shultz Mission
  4. Iran / Hijacking
  5. Libya / Terrorism
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Bufferin.)
  8. Eggs / Salmonella
  9. Ft. Smith, Arkansas / White Supremacist Trial
  10. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme/Dentu-Gel; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; MCI; Benadryl.)
  11. Education / Catholic Schools
  12. Writers' Guild Strike
  13. (Commercial: A.1. Poultry Sauce; Advil; Grape-Nuts; Color Tile.)
  14. Campaign '88 / Simon Withdrawal
  15. Justice Department / Nominee
  16. Texaco-Pennzoil Case
  17. Commentary (Bus. Labels)
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: Nytol; IBM; Buick Regal; Maalox-Plus.)
  20. Bridgeport, Connecticut / Unwed Fathers
  21. Good Night

April 8, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 8, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iran / Cyprus / Hijacking
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T.)
  5. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  6. Brownsville, Texas / Immigrant
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Color Tile; Betty Crocker Potato Medleys; Subaru.)
  9. Swaggart Scandal
  10. Nofziger / Sentence
  11. Reagan / Personal Fins.
  12. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. Paleontology / Dinosaurs
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; IBM; Jeep Cherokee; Ace Hardware; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. Honduras / Demonstration
  17. Philippines / Demonstration
  18. Middle East / Shultz Mission
  19. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident
  20. Afghanistan / Geneva Pact / USSR Reaction
  21. Scotland / Sub
  22. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  23. (Commercial: Color Tile; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Philips Light Bulbs; "20/20".)
  24. Person of The Week (Danny Manning)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 8, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran / Cyprus / Hijacking
  3. Honduras / Demonstration
  4. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  5. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident
  6. Afghanistan / USSR Reaction
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Sominex 2; AT&T; Smith, Kline and French.)
  9. Nofziger / Sentence
  10. Reagan / Personal Fins.
  11. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  12. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; Sunsweet Prunes; Century 21; Maalox-Plus.)
  13. Swaggart Scandal
  14. Ohio Prisons / Unions
  15. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Miracle-Gro; PIP; Citrucel.)
  16. Elmwood, Wisconsin / Ufos
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 8, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran / Cyprus / Hijacking
  3. Mideast / Shultz Mission
  4. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: A.1. Poultry Sauce; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Ace Hardware)
  7. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  8. Honduras / Demonstration
  9. Afghanistan / USSR Reaction
  10. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Wheaties; Color Tile; Anacin.)
  11. Nofziger / Sentence
  12. Swaggart Scandal
  13. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel; Product 19; Subaru; Tylenol; Maalox-Plus.)
  14. Continental Airlines / Co. Problems
  15. Reagan / Personal Fins.
  16. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  17. (Commercial: Color Tile; Haley's M-O; Bayer; "Meet the Press"; Philips Light Bulbs; Riopan Plus 2.)
  18. Special Segment (Profile: Tom Wolfe)
  19. Good Night

April 9, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 9, 1988
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Washington, DC)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus
  3. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident
  4. Israel / Arab Party
  5. (Commercial: Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; AT&T.)
  6. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York
  7. Los Angeles, California / Street Gangs
  8. Vermont / Zaccaro
  9. Drugs
  10. (Commercial: Woolite Rug Cleaner and Upholstery Cleaner; Maalox- Plus; PIP; Honda Power Equipment; Red Lobster.)
  11. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  12. Honduras / Demonstrations
  13. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  14. China, PR / Premier
  15. (Commercial: Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Philips Light Bulbs; Subaru; Vaseline Intensive Care; Q-Tips.)
  16. Sports: Golf, Horse Racing, Schmidt
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  18. (Commercial: Ryder; AT&T; Drugs: A Plague Upon The Land.)
  19. Liberace / Auction
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 9, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus
  3. Honduras / Demonstrations
  4. Colby College / CIA
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Benadryl; Cortaid.)
  7. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  8. (Commercial: AT&T; Pam; Efferdent.)
  9. Pennsylvania State University / Sit-In
  10. Blacks / College Enrollment
  11. Vermont / Zaccaro
  12. (Commercial: Dow; Riopan Plus; Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel.)
  13. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  14. Drugs
  15. (Commercial: Subaru; A.1 Poultry Sauce; Bufferin.)
  16. The Last Emperor
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 9, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus / Kuwait
  3. (Commercial: Efferdent; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate; Haley's M- O.)
  4. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Cuomo / New York / New York City Jews and Koch
  5. Nixon / Interview
  6. (Commercial: Cortaid; Buick Regal; Post Grape-Nuts; Polident.)
  7. Los Angeles, California / Street Gangs
  8. Vermont / Zaccaro
  9. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Hartz Flea Collars; Red Lobster; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  10. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident
  11. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  12. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  13. (Commercial: Dulcolax; Subaru; "Meet the Press"; Product 19; Nytol.)
  14. Med.: AIDS / Quilt
  15. Good Night

April 10, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 10, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus / Kuwait
  3. Afghanistan / USSR Plane Downed
  4. Pakistan / Islamabad Explosion
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Benadryl; Anusol.)
  6. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident
  7. Nixon / Interview
  8. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Vaseline Intensive Care; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; AT&T.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York / Jackson and New York City Jews
  10. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Super Delegates
  11. Los Angeles, California / Street Gangs
  12. (Commercial: MCI; Maalox-Plus; Northwest Airlines; Special K; IBM; "Drugs: A Plague Upon The Land".)
  13. Sports: Golf, Tennis, Spinks
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; AT&T; Good Morning American")
  16. Palm Springs, California / Bono
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 10, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 10, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction John Dancy (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus
  3. Pakistan / Islamabad Explosion
  4. Afghanistan / USSR Plane Downed
  5. Upcoming Items (S: John Dancy)
  6. (Commercial: ERA Real Estate; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Polident.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  8. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  9. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Buick Regal; Red Lobster; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  10. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita Incident
  11. China, PR / Politics
  12. USSR / Army
  13. (Commercial: Nytol; Texaco; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal Stain; Raisin Squares and Apple Squares; Pam.)
  14. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Jackson
  15. Campaign '88 / Jackson / Lance
  16. Nixon / Interview
  17. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; MCI; Citrucel.)
  18. Musical / Sarafina
  19. Good Night

April 11, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 11, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Northwest Airlines; Maalox- Plus.)
  5. Afghanistan / US-USSR Role
  6. Pakistan / Islamabad Explosion
  7. Israel / Violence / Deportations / Beita Incident
  8. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York / Jews
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Principal Fin. Group; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  11. Organized Crime / Drug Connection
  12. Los Angeles, California / Street Gangs
  13. Peru / Drugs
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Anacin; Northwest Airlines; John Deere; Just Right; Pella Window Store.)
  16. Computers / Viruses
  17. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Volvo; IBM; Pennzoil; Ex-Lax; "Nightline".)
  20. Motion Pictures / Film Critics On Television
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 11, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus
  3. Afghanistan / US-USSR Role
  4. Pakistan / Explosion
  5. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  6. Israel / Unrest
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker; Red Lobster; Minwax Polyshades; Bayer.)
  9. Organized Crime / Drug Connection
  10. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Raisin Squares; Buick Regal; Corning Lenses; Maalox-Plus.)
  12. Campaign '88 / Cuomo
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  14. (Commercial: Dow; Century 21; Polident; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  15. Oscars / Dubbing
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 11, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus
  3. Lebanon / Higgins
  4. Israel / Violence / Deportation / Beita Incident
  5. Campaign '88 / New York Primary / Israeli Issue / Jackson
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Product 19; Anacin.)
  8. Campaign '88 / New York Primary / Israeli Issue / Jackson
  9. Robertson
  10. Federal Aviation Administration / Restrictions
  11. (Commercial: Cortaid; Wheaties; Buick Regal; Nytol.)
  12. Special Segment (Defective Students: Part I)
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Tylenol; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Dow; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's.)
  15. Pakistan / Explosion
  16. Afghanistan / US-USSR Role
  17. (Commercial: Polident; Coldwell Banker; Grape-Nuts; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner.)
  18. Oscars / Dirty Dancing
  19. Good Night

April 12, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 12, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus / Algeria
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: IBM: Cracklin' Oat Bran.)
  5. Byrd / Reelection
  6. Speakes Book / Reagan
  7. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Super Delegates
  8. Maryland / Gun Control
  9. New York City / Drugs / Gold Jewelry
  10. Baseball / Orioles
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Raytheon; Pennzoil; Pella Window Store.)
  13. Med.: Fitness / Work Place
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. Bakkers / Ptl / Auction
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: PIP; ERA Real Estate; Advil; Product 19; John Deere.)
  18. Panama / Accidents
  19. Israel / Violence
  20. South Africa / Paton Death
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Glaxo; MCI; Century 21; "Nightline".)
  23. Japan / Cherry Blossoms
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 12, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus / Algeria / Kuwait
  3. Campaign '88 / New York Primary
  4. Byrd / Reelection
  5. Reagan / Speakes Book
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Coldwell Banker; Ford Mustang GT; Dulcolax.)
  8. Bakkers / Ptl / Auction
  9. Animal Patents / Mice
  10. Panama / Accidents
  11. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  12. (Commercial: Wheaties; Buick Regal; Geritol Complete; Kaopectate.)
  13. USSR / Pizza / Commerce
  14. South Africa / Paton Death
  15. (Commercial: Attends; Dow; A.1. Poultry Sauce; Triscuit.)
  16. Baseball / Orioles
  17. California / Nostradamus
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 12, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cyprus / Algeria
  3. West Germany / Hamadei Case
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Special K.)
  6. Byrd / Reelection
  7. Reagan / Speakes Book
  8. Campaign '88 / New York Primary
  9. Campaign '88 / Bush
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Advil; Buick Regal; Dow; Dulcolax.)
  13. Maryland / Gun Control
  14. Los Angeles, California / Street Gangs
  15. (Commercial: Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal; Nut and Honey Crunch; Red Lobster; Endust.)
  16. Special Segment (Defective Students: Part II)
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Raisin and Apple Squares; Pam; "Today"; Hartz Flea Collars.)
  18. Panama / Accidents
  19. Commentary (Panama: Noriega, United States Policy)
  20. USSR / Pizza
  21. Good Night

April 13, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 13, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Texas Air-Eastern Airlines / Investigation
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Old English Polish.)
  5. Hijacking / Algeria / Kuwait
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Pennzoil; Konica Copiers; Volvo; Tylenol.)
  8. Reagan / Speakes Book / Jackson
  9. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Jackson / Cuomo
  10. Palm Springs, California / Bono
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; John Deere; Maalox-Plus; Ben. Moore Paints; MasterCard.)
  13. USSR / Hammer
  14. Israel-Lebanon Relations
  15. Israel / Violence / Gaza
  16. Honduras / Demonstrations
  17. Panama / Noriega / Marines
  18. Drugs / DEA Weapons
  19. Money Matters: Retail Sales, Stock Market Report
  20. Med.: Women and Smoking
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Special K; Sominex 2; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  23. Everglades, Florida / Bingo
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 13, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Texas Air-Eastern Airlines / Investigation
  3. Economy: Retail Sales / Stock Market
  4. Panama / Noriega / Marines
  5. Hijacking / Algeria / Kuwait
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Red Lobster; Grape-Nuts; IBM.)
  8. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York / Gore
  9. Campaign '88 / Puerto Rico
  10. Reagan / Speakes Book
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; Endust; Maalox-Plus; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  13. Foster Children / Investigation
  14. (Commercial: Fiber One; Cortaid; Coldwell Banker; Dulcolax.)
  15. Deaf Actress / Matlin
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 13, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Texas Air-Eastern Airlines / Investigation
  3. Hijacking / Algeria / Kuwait
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Tylenol.)
  6. Panama / Noriega / Marines
  7. Reagan / Speakes Book
  8. (Commercial: Tucks; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; IBM; Maalox-Plus.)
  9. Special Segment (Defective Students: Part III)
  10. Massachusetts / Health Care
  11. Commentary (Health Care: Government Responsibility)
  12. Economy: Retail Sales
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Dow; Buick Regal; Triscuit; Nytol.)
  15. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Jackson / Dukakis
  16. (Commercial: Folgers; Lysol Pine Action; Lysol Spray; Polident.)
  17. Drugs / DEA Weapons
  18. Good Night

April 14, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 14, 1988
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Italy / United Service Organizations Club Bombing
  3. Persian Gulf
  4. Hijacking / Algeria
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Ex-Lax.)
  7. Economy: Trade Deficit, Stock Market, Imports
  8. Texas Air-Eastern / Investigation
  9. West Virginia / Engine Explosion
  10. Income Tax / Helmsleys
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: The Last Emperor; Pam; Philips Light Bulbs; Maalox Plus.)
  13. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  14. USSR / Gorbachev / Pol. Opposition
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; MCI; Nut and Honey Crunch; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts.)
  17. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York / Gore
  18. Med.: Cholesterol
  19. Illegal Aliens
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Miracle-Gro Lawn Food; Tylenol; IBM; "Nightline".)
  22. Dallas, Texas / Money To Disc Jockey
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 14, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy: Trade Deficit, Stock Market, Imports
  3. Italy / Naples Car Bomb
  4. Persian Gulf / United States Ship
  5. Hijacking / Algeria / Kuwait
  6. Afghanistan / Peace Agreement
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Miracid; Dow; Ford Ranger; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York / Gore
  10. Campaign '88 / Super Delegates
  11. (Commercial: Tylenol; Coldwell Banker; Wheaties; Baskin Robbins.)
  12. Billig Case
  13. United States Navy / Anti-Terrorism Team
  14. Hope Nom.
  15. (Commercial: The Last Emperor; Pella Windows; Vanish.)
  16. Income Tax / Helmsley Case
  17. 48 Hrs. Broadcast Announced
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 14, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Italy / Naples Car Bomb
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Ship
  4. New Jersey / Japanese Red Army Member
  5. Hijacking / Algeria
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Advil; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  8. Economy: Trade Deficit, Dollar, Stock Market
  9. Japan / United States Real Estate
  10. (Commercial: The Last Emperor; Smith, Kline and French; Coldwell Banker.)
  11. Texas Air-Eastern / Investigations
  12. West Virginia / Engine Explosion
  13. (Commercial: Cortaid; Wheaties; Red Lobster; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal; Ace Hardware)
  14. Afghanistan / Peace Agreement
  15. Ethiopia / Famine / US-USSR
  16. US-Mexico Relations / Drug Traffic
  17. Commentary (US-USSR Politics / President Quotes)
  18. Campaign '88 / Gore / Koch
  19. Dallas, Texas / Money To Disc Jockey
  20. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Special K; "Today"; Dow; Maalox- Plus.)
  21. Income Tax / Helmsleys
  22. Good Night

April 15, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 15, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Italy / Car Bombing
  3. New Jersey / Japanese Red Army Member
  4. Persian Gulf / United States Ship Mining
  5. Spain / United States Bombing
  6. Hijacking / Algeria
  7. Egypt-US Relations / Tank Sales
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Tylenol; Old English Polish; Maalox-Plus.)
  10. Mexico-US Trade
  11. Drugs / Florida Smuggling
  12. Los Angeles, California / Street Gangs / Movie
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Lysol Pine Action; Bayer; Lysol Tub and Tile Cleaner; Dean Witter; Milk-Bone.)
  15. Speakes Book
  16. Campaign '88 / Republicans / Bush / Democrats
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Glaxo, Philips Light Bulbs; MasterCard; Special K.)
  19. Money Matters: Wholesale Price Index, Stock Market
  20. Fashions
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Slim-Fast; Brite Floor Wax; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; "20/20".)
  23. Person of The Week (Sarah Brady)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 15, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Italy / Car Bombing
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Ship Mining
  4. Hijacking / Algeria
  5. US-Mexico Relations
  6. New York City / War On Drugs
  7. Florida / Drug Bust
  8. Los Angeles, California / St. Gang / Movie
  9. Speakes Book
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  11. (Commercial: Product 19; Tylenol; Dean Witter; Citrucel.)
  12. New York City / Chambers Case
  13. Campaign '88 / New York Primary / Drug Issue / Ethnic Vote
  14. United Nations Resolution / US-Israel
  15. (Commercial: Vanish; Geritol Complete; PIP Printing; Scope.)
  16. IRS / Tax Deadline
  17. Economy: Wholesale Price Index
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: Allied Van Lines; Baskin Robbins; Polident; Coldwell Banker.)
  20. Florida / Sea Cows
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 15, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Italy / Car Bombing
  3. New York City / Drug Bust
  4. Hijacking / Algeria
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Ship Mining
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Just Right; Dow.)
  8. Speakes Book
  9. Campaign '88 / Republicans
  10. Campaign '88 / New York Primary / Gore
  11. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Advil; Miracid; Kaopectate.)
  12. Reagan Administration / Abortion / Fetal Tissue Transplant
  13. Supreme Court / Photo Session
  14. Wild Horses
  15. (Commercial: Dow; Fruit & Fibre; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; Minwax Polyshades; Bayer.)
  16. Special Segment (IRS: 1040 Nightmares)
  17. Economy: Wholesale Price Index
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; MCI; NBC News Special; Coldwell Banker; Fiber One.)
  20. California Waters / Wildlife Protector
  21. Good Night

April 16, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 16, 1988
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Violence / Abu Jihad Assassination
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Ship Mining
  4. (Commercial: Just Right; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  5. Hijacking / Algeria
  6. Italy / Assassination
  7. Nicaragua / Peace Talks
  8. (Commercial: MasterCard; Raytheon; Advil; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; Q-Tips.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York
  10. Weather / Forecasting
  11. San Antonio, Texas / Murders
  12. Seattle, Washington / Plane Crash
  13. (Commercial: Vanish Drop-Ins; Miracid Plant Food; Philips Light Bulbs; PIP; Maalox-Plus.)
  14. Sports: Horse Racing, Hockey Goalie
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  16. (Commercial: Century 21; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; "This Week.")
  17. Japan / Disneyland
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 16, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / Abu Jihad Assassination
  3. Italy / Assassination
  4. Italy / Naples Car Bombing
  5. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  6. Justice Department / Appointments
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: GMAC; Kaopectate; Century 21.)
  9. Hijacking / Algeria / Kuwait
  10. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal Stain; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Polident; Ex-Lax.)
  11. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York
  12. Campaign '88 / Dukakis / Massachusetts Economy
  13. (Commercial: Dow; Sunsweet Prunes; Century 21.)
  14. Nicaragua / Peace Talks
  15. (Commercial: Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Efferdent; Anusol; Buick Regal.)
  16. Weather / Spring Storm
  17. Poland / Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Anniversary
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 16, 1988
  1. No broadcasts today

April 17, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 17, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York
  3. Continental Airlines / Investigation
  4. (Commercial: Product 19; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts.)
  5. Tunisia / Abu Jihad Assassination / Aftermath
  6. Hijacking / Algeria
  7. Persian Gulf / United States Ship Mining
  8. (Commercial: IBM; Fiber One; Philips Light Bulbs; Ponds; Vaseline Intensive Care.)
  9. Nicaragua / Peace Talks
  10. Panama / Noriega / Delvalle / United States Role
  11. China, PR / Graham
  12. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Ace Hardware; MCI; Sominex 2; Kellogg's All-Bran; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: Tennis, Baseball, Horse Racing
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Wheaties; Glaxo; Good Morning American)
  16. Campaign '88 / New York Politics
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 17, 1988
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York
  3. Campaign '88 / Arizona
  4. Texas Air-Eastern-Continental / Investigations
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Susan Spencer)
  6. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Fasteeth; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  7. Hijacking / Algeria
  8. Tunisia / Abu Jihad Assassination
  9. Nicaragua / Peace Talks
  10. China, PR / Graham
  11. (Commercial: Dow; Hartz Flea Collars; Vanish Drop-Ins.)
  12. Inside Sunday (Banking: Playing It Safe, Saving Deposits, Losing Int.)
  13. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; ERA Real Estate; Travelers; Grape-Nuts.)
  14. Poland / Warsaw Uprising Anniversary
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 17, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / Abu Jihad Assassination / Family Interviews
  3. (Commercial: ERA Real Estate; Just Right; Monroe Shocks and Struts.)
  4. Hijacking / Algeria
  5. Nicaragua / Peace Plans
  6. Seattle, Washington / Plane Crash
  7. Persian Gulf / United States Ship Mining
  8. (Commercial: Dow; Fiber One; MCI.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Arizona / Dukakis / Drug Issue
  10. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York / Brooklyn Jews
  11. Continental Airlines / Investigation
  12. (Commercial: United Van Lines; Kellogg's All-Bran; Pella Window Store; Glaxo; Corning Lenses.)
  13. Economy: Stock Market Crash / Six Months Later
  14. (Commercial: Citrucel; The Principal Fin. Group; Woolite Rug Cleaner and Woolite Upholstery Cleaner; Kaopectate.)
  15. Warhol / Personal Collection
  16. Good Night

April 18, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 18, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Algeria
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Minwax; Bayer; A&W Root Beer; Canon Copiers.)
  5. Israel / Violence / Abu Jihad Assassination
  6. Israel / Demjanjuk Trial
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: ERA Real Estate; Raisin Squares and Apple Squares; Western Union.)
  9. Justice Department / Appointments
  10. Eastern-Continental Airlines / Investigation
  11. Boston Marathon
  12. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. Nevelson Death
  14. Olson Death
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Pennzoil; Citicorp; AT&T; Maytag Dishwasher.)
  17. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York
  18. Campaign '88 / Drug Issue
  19. (Commercial: Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Pam; Red Lobster; "Nightline".)
  20. Top Item Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 18, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  3. Persian Gulf / Iran-Iraq War
  4. Israel / Demjanjuk Trial
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: A&W Root Beer; MCI; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; Remington Razors.)
  7. Campaign '88 / New York Primary
  8. Boston Marathon
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Total; Carnival Cruise Lines; Hoover Cordless Cleaner; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  11. Eastern-Continental Airlines / Investigation
  12. (Commercial: Subaru; Vanish Drop-Ins; Coldwell Banker.)
  13. Racism / Pennsylvania State University
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 18, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / Iran-US
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: A&W Root Beer; Kellogg's All-Bran; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  5. Israel / Violence / Abu Jihad Assassination
  6. Israel / Demjanjuk Trial
  7. Hijacking / Algeria
  8. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; Coldwell Banker; Maalox-Plus.)
  9. Campaign '88 / New York Primary / Queens
  10. Eastern-Continental Airlines / Investigation
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Hartz Flea Collars; Ford Aerostar; Vanish.)
  13. Unions / Day Care
  14. Boston Marathon
  15. (Commercial: Quaker State; Smith, Kline and French; "Today"; Dow; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  16. Persian Gulf / Update
  17. Good Night

April 19, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 19, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iran / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Hijacking / Algeria
  4. Germany, FR / Hamadei Case
  5. Israel / Violence / West Bank
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Quaker State Motor Oil; The Travelers.)
  8. Campaign '88 / Democrats / New York
  9. California / Kennedy Assassination / Documents
  10. Los Angeles, California / St. Gangs
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Volvo; Glaxo; Cracklin' Oat Bran.)
  13. Eastern Airlines / Investigation
  14. Telephone Pornography
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Philips Light Bulbs; Carnival Cruise Lines; MasterCard; Myoflex.)
  17. Money Matters: Housing Starts, Stock Market, Black Mon.
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; ERA Real Estate; Pam; AT&T; "Nightline".)
  20. New Mexico / Navajo Indians
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 19, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  3. USSR / Yazov Interview
  4. Persian Gulf / Iran
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Hijacking / Algeria
  7. Germany, Fr / Hamadei Case
  8. Israel / Deportation
  9. Campaign '88 / New York Primary
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  11. (Commercial: Subaru Wagon; Riopan Plus 2; AT&T; Fiber One.)
  12. Madison, Florida / Tornado
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker; Allied Van Lines; Red Lobster.)
  15. Babies Behind Bars
  16. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; AT&T; Dow; Myoflex.)
  17. Texas / Spring Flowers
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 19, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  3. Arafat / PLO-Israel Relations
  4. Hijacking / Algeria
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Medipren; Kellogg's Raisin Squares.)
  7. Campaign '88 / New York Primary
  8. Campaign '88 / Super Delegates
  9. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Canon Copier; Coldwell Banker; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  10. Drugs / Reagan Appeal / Washington, DC Vigilantes
  11. Madison, Florida / Tornado
  12. (Commercial: AT&T; Lysol Basin Tub and Tile Cleaner; Lysol Spray; Subaru; IBM.)
  13. College Controversies / Bennett
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Polident; Carnival Cruise Lines; Dow; Milk-Bone.)
  16. Tennessee Walking Horse Controversy
  17. Good Night

April 20, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 20, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Dukakis / Jackson
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: The Principal Fin. Group; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts.)
  5. Hijacking / Algeria / Kuwait
  6. Persian Gulf / US-Iran / United States Navy
  7. Stealth Plane
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: John Deere; Shredded Wheat; Glaxo.)
  10. Justice Department / Appointments
  11. Supreme Court / Veterans Administration and Alcoholism
  12. Money Matters: Consumer Prices, Stock Market
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Pennzoil; Maalox-Plus; Western Union; Endust; Subaru.)
  15. Israel / Violence / Abu Jihad Assassination
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Fiber One; MCI; Serenity; "Nightline".)
  18. Campaign '88 / Drug Issue
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 20, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Algeria / Kuwait
  3. Persian Gulf / US-Iran / United States Navy
  4. Israel / Violence / Abu Jihad Assassination
  5. Campaign '88 / New York Primary Aftermath
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Citicorp; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal; Canon Copier.)
  8. Justice Department / Appointments
  9. Utah / NASA / Rocket Booster Test
  10. Stealth Bomber
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Total; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; Dulcolax; Polident.)
  13. Supreme Court / Veterans Administration and Alcoholism
  14. (Commercial: Riopan Plus 2; Dow; A.1. Poultry Sauce; Triscuit.)
  15. Economy: Consumer Prices
  16. California Rain and Rainstorms / Drought
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 20, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Justice Department / Appointments
  3. Campaign '88 / Dukakis / Bush
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Ace Hardware; Dulcolax.)
  6. Hijacking / Algeria / Kuwait
  7. Syria / Abu Jihad Funeral
  8. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  9. (Commercial: Folgers; Fruit & Fibre; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  10. Special Segment (Israel: 40th Anniversary)
  11. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Tylenol; IBM.)
  12. Stealth Bomber
  13. NASA / Booster Rocket Test
  14. Supreme Court / Veterans Administration and Alcoholism
  15. Telephone Pornography
  16. Economy: Consumer Prices
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Pam; Total; Coldwell Banker; Anacin.)
  19. Baseball / Baltimore Orioles
  20. Good Night

April 21, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 21, 1988
  1. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Gore
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  3. Economy: Trade Bill
  4. Campaign '88 / Dukakis / Massachusetts / Health Care Bill
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Myoflex; Raytheon.)
  7. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  8. Hijacking / Kuwait
  9. Mexico / Bank Siege
  10. Panama / United States Role
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Vaseline Intensive Care; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Subaru.)
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control / Human Rights Issues
  14. Telephone Pornography
  15. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. Economy: Corp. Execs.
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Century 21; Advil; AT&T; Red Lobster.)
  19. Israel / History / 4Oth Anniversary
  20. (Commercial: Glaxo; Carnival Cruise Lines; Ford; "Nightline".)
  21. Baseball / Baltimore Orioles
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 21, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy: Trade Bill
  3. Economy: Plant Closings
  4. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  5. Lebanon / Higgins Kidnaping
  6. Panama / United States Role
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Dow; Century 21; Red Lobster.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Gore / Bush-Dukakis
  10. Reagans / Health
  11. Unreliable Drug Testing
  12. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker; Grape-Nuts; Stove Top Stuffing; Taster's Choice.)
  13. Mexico / Bank Siege
  14. Telephone Pornography
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Medipren; Wheaties; Sunsweet Prunes; Maalox- Plus.)
  17. Israel / History / 40th Anniversary
  18. (S: Dan Rather) 48 Hrs. Broadcast Announced
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 21, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  3. Lebanon / Higgins Kidnaping
  4. Israel / History / 40th Anniversary
  5. Hijacking / Kuwait
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's.)
  8. Economy: Trade Bill
  9. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control / Human Rights Issues
  10. South Africa / Botha
  11. (Commercial: Advil; Dow; Maytag Dishwasher; Milk-Bone.)
  12. Mexico / Bank Siege
  13. Telephone Pornography
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Folgers; Subaru Wagon; Minwax Polyshades; Bayer; Coldwell Banker.)
  16. Campaign '88 / Gore Withdrawal / Dukakis-Jackson
  17. Commentary (Campaign '88: Jackson)
  18. Baltimore Orioles
  19. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Myoflex; Ford Ranger; NBC News Special; IBM.)
  20. Mafia / Congressional Hearings / Gigante Case
  21. Good Night

April 22, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 22, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Meese Investigations / Reagan Meetings
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: IBM; Advil.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Shultz-Gorbachev Meeting
  6. Israel / Violence / Jerusalem
  7. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  8. Hijacking / Algeria
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; John Deere; Pennzoil; Maalox- Plus.)
  11. Jay, Maine / Strike
  12. Cincinnati, Ohio / Hunger / Supermarket Plan
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Century 21; Subaru; Konica Copiers; Remington; Serenity.)
  15. IRS / PTL
  16. Med.: Accutane and Pregnancy
  17. Nancy Reagan / Health
  18. Money Matters: Trade Bill / Stock Market
  19. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Quaker State; Ex-Lax; AT&T; "20/20".)
  20. Person of The Week (Subbhi Na'Im Youssef)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 22, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Meese Investigations / Reagan Meetings
  3. Reagans / Health
  4. Med.: Accutane and Pregnancy
  5. Economy: Trade Bill
  6. Economy: Oil / OPEC / Texas
  7. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Labor Vote
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Subaru; Red Lobster; Coldwell Banker.)
  10. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  11. US-USSR Relations / Shultz-Gorbachev Meeting
  12. USSR Politics / Gorbachev-Ligachev
  13. US-USSR / Cultural Exchanges
  14. IRS / PTL
  15. Joliet, Illinois / Explosions
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Century 21; Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran; Tylenol.)
  18. Mozambique / Rebel Leader Assassination / Hunger
  19. (Commercial: IBM; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  20. Baseball / Baltimore Orioles
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 22, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz-Gorbachev Meeting
  3. USSR / Gorbachev-Ligachev
  4. Persian Gulf / Mines
  5. Israel / Air Attack
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Stove Top Stuffing; AT&T.)
  8. Meese Investigations / Reagan Meetings
  9. IRS / Bakkers / PTL
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Myoflex; Subaru; Metamucil.)
  12. Med.: Accutane and Pregnancy
  13. Med.: AIDS / Heterosexuals
  14. Nancy Reagan / Health
  15. (Commercial: Ford; Kellogg's Raisin Squares; Red Lobster; Medipren.)
  16. Colorado / Dam / Wildlife
  17. Tennessee / Walking Horses
  18. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and McDonald's; NBC News Special; Dow; Caffree.)
  19. Everglades, Florida / Bingo
  20. Good Night

April 23, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 23, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Airplanes / Smoking Ban
  3. Human-Powered Flight
  4. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal Stain; Ex-Lax.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Gorbachev Meeting
  6. Lebanon / Tripoli Car Bomb
  7. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  8. (Commercial: Total; Miracle-Gro Plant Food; MasterCard; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts.)
  9. Iran/Contra Affair / Trial
  10. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Pennsylvania
  11. Panama / Noriega / Delvalle / Economy Conds.
  12. Warhol / Collection Auction
  13. (Commercial: Quaker State; Maalox-Plus; Endust; Subaru; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  14. Sports: Horse Racing, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  16. (Commercial: Advil; Nut and Honey Crunch; "Nightline".)
  17. Shakespeare / Authorship Controversy
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 23, 1988
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Airplanes / Smoking Ban
  3. US-Japan Trade
  4. Trade Bill
  5. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  6. Lebanon / Tripoli Car Bomb
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme; Dean Witter; Ex-Lax.)
  9. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  10. USSR / Chernobyl Anniversary
  11. Human-Powered Flight
  12. Baseball / Baltimore Orioles
  13. (Commercial: Dow; GMAC; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  14. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Jackson
  15. (Commercial: Vanish Drop-Ins; Polident; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  16. France / Presidential Election
  17. California / Right To Die
  18. (Commercial: Raisin Squares and Apple Squares; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Century 21.)
  19. Columbia University / 20th Anniversary of Strike
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 23, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; GMAC; Grape-Nuts.)
  5. Airplanes / Smoking Ban
  6. Eastern Airlines / Pilots
  7. Canada / Vancouver Roof Collapse
  8. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Folgers.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Pennsylvania / Dukakis
  10. Human-Powered Flight
  11. (Commercial: Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal Stain; Red Lobster; Subaru; A.1 Poultry Sauce.)
  12. Israel / Violence / West Bank / 4Oth Anniversary
  13. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Dow; NBC News Special "Stressed To Kill"; Major League Baseball Game of The Week; Coldwell Bankers Real Estate.)
  14. Shakespeare / US
  15. NBC Special
  16. Good Night

April 24, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 24, 1988
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  3. Star Wars / Carlucci
  4. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip / NATO
  5. USSR / Spy Blake
  6. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Western Union.)
  7. France / Presidential Elections
  8. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Gaza
  9. PLO-Syria / Arafat-Assad
  10. (Commercial: MCI; MasterCard; Wheaties; Subaru.)
  11. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Jackson
  12. Meese Investigations / Packwood
  13. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; IBM; American Express Travelers Cheques; Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; "Nightline".)
  14. Sports: Baseball, Marathon, South Korea and Olympics
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. (Commercial: AT&T; Raisin Squares and Apple Squares.)
  17. Joliet, Illinois / Church School
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 24, 1988
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  3. PLO-Syria Relations / Arafat
  4. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip / NATO
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Susan Spencer)
  6. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; ERA Real Estate; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  7. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Pennsylvania / Dukakis
  8. France / Presidential Election
  9. (Commercial: Smith, Kline and French Ulcer Experts; Shredded Wheat; Dean Witter; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  10. Inside Sunday (Smoking: The Fight, The Farmers, The Future)
  11. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 24, 1988
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / US-Iran
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: FTD; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Myoflex.)
  5. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Gaza
  6. Star Wars
  7. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  8. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Old English Polish; Philips Light Bulbs; Quaker State Motor Oil.)
  9. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Pennsylvania / Steel Industry
  10. France / Presidential Election
  11. (Commercial: Hartz Flea Collars; AT&T; Folgers; Coldwell Bankers Real Estate.)
  12. Sunday Journal (Early Start)
  13. (Commercial: Tucks; Dow; NBC News Special Stressed To Kill; IBM; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  14. Braselton, Georgia / Town For Sale
  15. Good Night

April 25, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 25, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Education / Study
  3. Supreme Court / Racial Discrimination
  4. Argentina / Court Case
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Triscuit; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  7. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Jackson / Terrorism Issue
  8. Acid Rain / Study
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Florida / Submarine Accident
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Pennzoil; Milk-Bone; Century 21; United Airlines.)
  13. Israel / Demjanjuk Trial
  14. PLO-Syria Relations / Arafat-Assad Meeting
  15. Israel / ABC
  16. Panama / Noriega / Politics
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; IBM; Quaker State; Sominex 2; Western Union.)
  19. Los Angeles, California / St. Gangs
  20. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; American Express Travelers Cheques; Red Lobster; "Nightline".)
  21. West / Traveling Newspaper
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 25, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Scandal
  3. Florida / Submarine Accident
  4. Education / Study
  5. Education / Kindergarten Testing
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Fixodent; Stove Top Stuffing; Red Lobster.)
  8. War On Drugs (Part I)
  9. Supreme Court / Race Discrimination
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Tylenol; American Express; Corning Lenses; Puerto Rico Ad.)
  12. Israel / Demjanjuk Trial
  13. Campaign '88 / Pennsylvania Primary / Dukakis
  14. Nicaragua / Sandinista-Contra Peace Talks
  15. Nicaragua-US / Trade Embargo
  16. United Nations / Abu Jihad Assassination
  17. (Commercial: IBM; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Minwax Polyshades; Bayer.)
  18. Dolphins
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 25, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Florida / Submarine Accident
  3. Supreme Court / Civil Rights
  4. Supreme Court / Phone Pornography
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: FTD; Canon Copier; Maalox-Plus.)
  7. Israel / Demjanjuk Trial
  8. PLO-Syria / Arafat-Assad Meeting
  9. United Nations Resolution / Jihad Assassination
  10. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; IBM; Buick Reatta; Corning Lenses.)
  11. Economy: Oil Profits
  12. Reagan / Trade Bill / Japan
  13. Reagan / Nicaragua Embargo
  14. Campaign '88 / Pennsylvania Primary
  15. Education / Bennett
  16. Acid Rain / Study
  17. Airport Safety
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker; Old English Furniture Polish; Honda Power Equipment; Poli-Grip.)
  20. Special Segment (Kids and Stress)
  21. Long Island, New York / Bus Driver
  22. (Commercial: Efferdent; The Principal; Lysol Pine Action; Lysol Spray; Remington Shaver.)
  23. Jagger / Plagiarism Charge
  24. Good Night

April 26, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 26, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega
  3. Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations
  4. Persian Gulf / Saudi Arabia-US Relations
  5. Israel-Lebanon Relations
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: IBM; Red Lobster.)
  8. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Dukakis / Greek-Americans
  9. Campaign '88 / Bush
  10. Bridge Collapse
  11. Gun Control / Plastic Firearms
  12. Drug Abuse
  13. Money Matters: GNP, Stock Market
  14. New York City / Bank Teller
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Price Pfister Faucets; Vanish Drop-Ins; Riunite; Caffree Toothpaste.)
  17. Illegal Aliens / Amnesty
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; MasterCard; Maalox-Plus; Pennzoil; Canon Copiers.)
  20. Afghanistan / Coup Anniversary
  21. USSR / Armenia-Azerbaijan Dispute
  22. (Commercial: Volvo; Konica Copiers; John Deere; Canon Cameras; "Nightline".)
  23. America's Most Wanted / Fugitives
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 26, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Pennsylvania Primary / Jackson-Dukakis / Bush
  3. Campaign '88 / Dole
  4. Economy: GNP
  5. Iran/Contra Scandal / North Diaries
  6. Supreme Court / Indep. Council
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Endust; Citizen Watches; Tucks; Caffree.)
  9. Education / Bennett
  10. South Korea / Elections
  11. Persian Gulf / Saudi Arabia
  12. Israel-Lebanon Relations
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: IBM; Century 21; FTD; Monroe Shocks and Struts.)
  15. War On Drugs (Part II)
  16. Gun Control / Plastic Firearms
  17. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; American Express; Haley's M-O; Bayer.)
  18. Jagger Trial
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 26, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Pennsylvania Primary
  3. Campaign '88 / Bush
  4. Campaign '88 / Dole
  5. Education / Bennett
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: FTD; The Principal; Puerto Rico.)
  8. Israel / Censorship
  9. Persian Gulf / Saudi Arabia-Iran Relations
  10. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; IBM; Buick Reatta; Remington Razor.)
  11. Supreme Court / Special Prosecutor
  12. Jagger Trial
  13. Fonda / Film Controversy
  14. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker; Carnival Cruise Lines; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; MCI.)
  15. Panama / Noriega Issue
  16. Women In Military: Gray
  17. New York City / Bank Teller
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: Pam; Citizen Watch; Taster's Choice; Honda Power Equipment.)
  20. Christian Scientists Case
  21. Good Night

April 27, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 27, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Trade Bill
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Geritol.)
  5. Campaign '88 / Bush vs. Dukakis / Jackson
  6. Meese / Resignation Issue
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Maytag Dishwashers; Western Union; Old English Polish; Ford.)
  9. Israel-Lebanon Relations
  10. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Beita
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Puerto Rico; John Deere; Citicorp; Canon Camera; Serenity.)
  13. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  14. New Caledonia
  15. Afghanistan / Car Bomb
  16. Poland / Steel Strike
  17. USSR / Chernobyl / Second Anniversary
  18. Acid Rain / Canada-US
  19. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. Dallas , Texas / Money To Disc Jockey
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Maalox-Plus; Quaker State; American Express Travelers Cheques; "Nightline".)
  23. California / Condors
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 27, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy: Trade Bill
  3. Meese / Resignation Issue
  4. Iran/Contra Affair
  5. Campaign '88 / Dukakis-Bush
  6. Illegal Aliens / Amnesty
  7. Defense Budget Bill / Arms Control Issues
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran; MCI; Buick Reatta.)
  10. USS Bonefish / Explosion
  11. Supreme Court / Child Support
  12. California / Boiler Room Raids
  13. Milken Hearing
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Fruit & Fibre; Corning Lenses; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. South Korea / Elections
  17. Afghanistan / Car Bomb
  18. (Commercial: AT&T; Tylenol; Pam; Hoover Double Duty Vacuum.)
  19. California / Condor
  20. Wild Horses / Cong. Hearing
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 27, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Meese / Resignation Issue
  3. Campaign '88 / Bush-Dukakis
  4. Campaign '88 / Jackson
  5. Campaign '88 / Koch
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  8. Economy: Trade Bill
  9. Acid Rain / Canada-US
  10. Aid To Saudi Arabia
  11. Poland / Steel Strike
  12. South Korea / Elections
  13. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; United Airlines; Maalox-Plus.)
  14. USS Bonefish / Explosions
  15. Illegal Aliens / Amnesty
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Subaru; Red Lobster; Attends.)
  18. Genetic Fingerprints
  19. Travieso Death
  20. (Commercial: The Principal; Buick Reatta; "Today"; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  21. Warhol Auction
  22. Good Night

April 28, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 28, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair
  3. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  4. Illegal Aliens / Amnesty
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Mueslix; MCI.)
  7. Eastern-Continental Airlines / Investigation
  8. Economy: Ford / Profits
  9. Television / Writers Strike
  10. California / Oil Spill
  11. Environment / Johnson
  12. Benson, Arizona / Cavern
  13. California / Condors
  14. (Commercial: Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Pennzoil; Milk-Bone; Ben. Moore Paints.)
  15. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Water
  16. Italy / Grapefruit
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Price Pfister Faucet; Western Union; Hoover Vacuums; Citizen Watches; Serenity.)
  19. Medicine: AIDS Testing
  20. Medicine: Blood Virus
  21. Missiles / Trident
  22. Trident Submarine
  23. (Commercial: Ford; Thompson's Water Seal Stain; Quaker State; Riunite; "Nightline".)
  24. Baseball / Baltimore Orioles
  25. Jockey Clark
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 28, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  3. War On Drugs (Part III)
  4. Poland / Steel Strikes
  5. E. Germany / Perestroika / Civil Rights Movement
  6. Anti-Satellite Weapons / Defense Spending Bill
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Ex-Lax; Puerto Rico; Buick Reatta.)
  9. Iran/Contra Affair
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Price Pfister Faucets; Citizen Watch; Attends.)
  12. Johnson Honors
  13. California / Oil Spill
  14. California / Condor
  15. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Tylenol; Konica Copiers; Maalox- Plus.)
  16. Beverly Hills / Real Estate
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 28, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega Issue
  3. Economy: Trade Bill
  4. Economy: Trade Bill / Japan: Reverse Imports
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Post Natural Bran Flakes; AT&T; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  7. Economy: Ford / Profits
  8. Eastern-Continental Airlines / Investigations
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Puerto Rico; A.1. Poultry Sauce; Triscuit; Ford; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  11. Med.: AIDS Testing
  12. AIDS Testing: Marriage
  13. Medicine: Diabetes
  14. Medicine: Cholesterol
  15. (Commercial: Buick Reatta; Medipren; Coldwell Banker; Citizen Watch.)
  16. Mt. Everest / Japan / Television Broadcast
  17. (Commercial: Remington Shaver; Miracle-Gro; The Principal; Maalox-Plus.)
  18. California / Condor
  19. Baltimore, Maryland / Orioles
  20. (S: Tom Brokaw) Baltimore Orioles' Jinx Noted Extended To Report's Broadcast; Frank Robinson Mentioned. NBC News' Losing Streak Given.
  21. Good Night

April 29, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 29, 1988
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Hawaii / Aloha Plane Accident
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Ford; The Principal Group.)
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Role
  6. Poland / Strikes
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal Stain; Teleflora; Hoover Vacuums; Serenity.)
  9. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  10. El Salvador / United States Role / Bush
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Puerto Rico; Century 21; Kellogg's All-Bran; Anacin; John Deere.)
  13. Drugs / Bowen
  14. Washington, DC / Relig. Rally
  15. El Paso, Texas / Water
  16. Money Matters: Index of Economy Indicators, Prime Rate, Stock Market
  17. California / Condor
  18. Baldness
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Pennzoil; Maytag Home Appliances; Citicorp; "20/20".)
  21. Person of The Week (William Bennett)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 29, 1988
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hawaii / Aloha Airlines Explosion
  3. Drugs / Bowen
  4. Kuwait Airways / Hijacking
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Role
  6. Persian Gulf / Iran-US
  7. US-USSR Relations
  8. US-USSR Relations / Inf Treaty
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  10. (Commercial: Medipren; Ford Taurus; Maalox-Plus; Hoover Cordless Double-Duty Vacuum.)
  11. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; FTD; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  14. Economy: Index of Economy Indicators
  15. Campaign '88 / Dukakis-Bush / Economy Issues
  16. Washington, DC / Relig. Rally
  17. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades; Bayer; Fruit & Fibre; Red Lobster.)
  18. California / Condor
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 29, 1988
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hawaii / Aloha Airlines Explosion
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Hartz Flea Collars; A.1. Poultry Sauce.)
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Role
  6. Persian Gulf / Marine Helicopter
  7. US-USSR Relations / Inf Treaty
  8. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  9. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Coldwell Banker; AT&T; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  10. Poland / Strikes
  11. USSR / Gorbachev / Relig.
  12. Washington, DC / Relig. Rally
  13. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Kellogg's Cracklin Oat Bran; Maytag Dishwashers; Ford; Taster's Choice.)
  14. British Documentary: Killing IRA Members
  15. Mt. Everest / Live Broadcast
  16. Moscow, USSR / McDonald's
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Remington Shaver; Medipren; Miracle-Gro; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  19. Oakland, California / Drug War
  20. Good Night

April 30, 1988

• ABC Evening News for April 30, 1988
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Washington, DC)
  2. Hawaii / Aloha Plane Accident
  3. Submarine Explosion
  4. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Puerto Rico; Maalox-Plus.)
  5. Puget Sound / Submarine
  6. Campaign '88 / Bush vs. Dukakis / Blue Collar Vote
  7. Florida / Gun Law
  8. Sebring, Florida / Sinkhole
  9. (Commercial: Raytheon; Quaker State; Efferdent; MasterCard; Maytag Home Appliances.)
  10. Poland / Strikes
  11. Philippines / Terrorism / United States Military Bases
  12. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  13. (Commercial: Volvo; Shout; Remington Shavers; Anusol; Ben. Moore Paints.)
  14. Sports: Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Private Clubs
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  16. (Commercial: Century 21; Vaseline Intensive Care; Ponds; "This Week".)
  17. California / Condors
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 30, 1988
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Hawaii / Aloha Plane Accident
  3. Immigration / Alien Amnesty
  4. California / Condors
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Susan Spencer)
  6. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Milk-Bone; Puerto Rico.)
  7. Poland / Strike
  8. USSR / Journalism
  9. (Commercial: Raytheon; Honda Power Equipment; AT&T.)
  10. Economy: Free Cheese
  11. Black American / Poor People's Campaign Anniversary
  12. (Commercial: Price Pfister Faucets; Monroe Shocks and Struts; Whirlpool Home Appliances.)
  13. Campaign '88 / Democrats / Jackson
  14. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Century 21; FTD.)
  15. Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania / Banana Split
  16. Baseball / Baltimore Orioles
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 30, 1988
  1. Introduction John Cochran (New York City)
  2. Hawaii / Aloha Plane Accident
  3. Panama / Noriega / United States Role
  4. Upcoming Items (S: John Cochran)
  5. (Commercial: Puerto Rico; Old English Polish; Ace Hardware)
  6. Jordan / NBC Reporter
  7. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Nazareth
  8. Poland / Strike
  9. (Commercial: Nescafe; Triscuit; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal Stain; Whirlpool Home Appliances.)
  10. Illegal Aliens / Amnesty
  11. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Red Lobster; AT&T; Endust.)
  12. Oil Prices / OPEC
  13. Sebring, Florida / Sinkhole
  14. California / Condors
  15. Baseball / Baltimore Orioles
  16. (Commercial: Tucks; Miracle-Gro Plant Food; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Grape-Nuts; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  17. Mt. Everest / Television Tracking
  18. Good Night

Specials

• April 01, 1988 - ABC Special - 20/20 [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 07, 1988 - ABC Special - Viewpoint: Violence In A Tube [23:34:00 - 24:46:00]
• April 10, 1988 - ABC Special - Drugs: A Plague Upon The Land [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 15, 1988 - ABC Special - 20/20 [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 18, 1988 - ABC Special - Reagan Statement Re: Persian Gulf Fighting [12:52:30 - 12:58:50]
• April 18, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:34:00 - 24:04:00]
• April 18, 1988 - CBS Special - Reagan Statement Re: Persian Gulf Fighting [12:52:50 - 12:58:30]
• April 18, 1988 - NBC Special - Reagan Statement Re: Persian Gulf Fighting [12:52:30 - 13:00:00]
• April 19, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:33:00 - 24:28:00]
• April 19, 1988 - NBC Special - Decision '88: New York Primaries [23:30:10 - 23:58:40]
• April 21, 1988 - MTO Special - Al Gore Presidential Campaign Suspension Announcement [13:15:00 - 13:45:00]
• April 25, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline: in the Holy Land [23:35:00 - 24:42:00]
• April 26, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline: in the Holy Land [23:34:00 - 26:46:00]
• April 27, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline: in the Holy Land [23:36:00 - 24:52:00]
• April 28, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline: in the Holy Land [23:38:00 - 24:38:00]
• April 28, 1988 - CBS Special - 48 Hours: in the Cocaine War [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• April 29, 1988 - ABC Special - Nightline: in the Holy Land [23:36:00 - 24:36:00]

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