December 1989 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Malta)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. Upcoming Items (Malta: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Sears; Discover Card.)
  5. USSR -Vatican Relations / Gorbachev-Pope Meeting
  6. Upcoming Items (Malta: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Maxwell House Filter Packs; First Alert Ready Lite; Mylanta-II; AT&T.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Gorbachev
  9. E. Germany / Politics
  10. Upcoming Items (Malta: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: J.C. Penney Totes; Western Union; Ford Escort; Ace Hardware; Gas-X.)
  12. Space: Solar Max Satellite
  13. Med.: AIDS / World AIDS Day
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Diane Sawyer)
  15. Ailey Death
  16. Romania / Comaneci Defection
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Diane Sawyer)
  18. (Commercial: Citicorp; Almond Harvest Cereal; Sears; Tums E-X; Subaru Legacy; "20/20".)
  19. Malta
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (Malta)
  2. USSR -Vatican Relations / Malta Summit / Gorbachev-Pope Meeting
  3. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Bush Arrival
  4. Upcoming Items (Malta: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Sears; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Polident; Honda Civic.)
  6. Philippines / Coup Attempt / United States Response
  7. El Salvador / Fighting
  8. India / Prime Minister Appointment
  9. Economy: Index of Leading Indicators
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: 3M; Riopan Plus 2; Dristan; Metropolitan Life Insurance.)
  12. E. Germany / Pol. Reforms
  13. Romania / Comaneci Defection
  14. Ailey Death
  15. Stout Death
  16. (Commercial: Medipren; Oil of Olay; Discover Card.)
  17. USSR / Perceptions of Gorbachev
  18. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Malta History
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (Malta)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Gorbachev-Pope Meeting
  3. Philippines / Coup Attempt / United States Response
  4. Czechoslovakia-USSR Relations / Gorbachev
  5. Upcoming Items (Malta: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prune Juice; AT&T; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  7. USSR -Vatican Relations / Gorbachev-Pope Meeting
  8. Malta Summit / President Suite
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties; American Express; Polident.)
  10. E. Germany / Pol. Reforms
  11. Romania / Comaneci Defection
  12. Romania-US Relations / Uranium Shipment
  13. India / Politics
  14. Tomorrow's Weather
  15. (Commercial: Subaru; Kellogg's Heartwise; Presto Saladshooter; AT&T; Remington Razors.)
  16. Med.: AIDS / World AIDS Day
  17. Economy: Index of Leading Indicators
  18. Economy: Eastern Europe
  19. Ailey Death
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: First Alert Flashlight; Ford; Sominex; Hellmann's Mayonnaise.)
  22. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Yalta
  23. Good Night

December 2, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (Malta)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Weather / Proposals
  3. USSR / Armenia-Azerbaijan
  4. E. Germany / Politics
  5. Upcoming Items (Malta: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Folgers; Miracle Whip.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Trade Issue
  8. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Arms Control: Navies
  9. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Espionage
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Sanka; Louis Kemp Seafood; AT&T; Fleischmann's Light; Cream of Wheat.)
  12. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Analysis
  13. Upcoming Items (Malta: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Nasal; Ace Hardware; Metamucil.)
  15. India / Politics
  16. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  17. Space / Solar Max Satellite
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Carole Simpson)
  19. (Commercial: AT&T; Fleischmann's Light; Cream of Wheat; The Koppel Report")
  20. Malta / Verdala Castle
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Proposals
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  4. (Commercial: Samsonite; Bufferin; Gas-X; Allstate.)
  5. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  6. India / Politics
  7. (Commercial: California Prune Board; Discover Card; Heartwise Cereal; Oldsmobile.)
  8. Czechoslovakia / Politics
  9. E. Germany / Politics / Honecker
  10. USSR / Politics, Economy Conds.
  11. Economy: Def. Ind.
  12. (Commercial: Remington Razors; 3M; Mylanta-II; United Airlines.)
  13. Malta / Weather
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (Malta)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Panasonic Razors; Heartwise Cereal.)
  5. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  6. India / Politics
  7. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel; Dean Witter; Norelco.)
  8. E. Germany / Politics
  9. Czechoslovakia / Politics / 1968 vs. 1969
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  11. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Total; AT&T; Allstate; First Alert Flashlight.)
  12. Eastern Europe / Revolution
  13. (Commercial: Preparation H; Hellmann's Mayonnaise; Remington Razors; California Prune Board; Total.)
  14. Malta / Weather
  15. Good Night

December 3, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (Brussels, Belgium)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (Brussels, Belgium: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Nuveen.)
  5. E. Germany / Politics / Communist Party
  6. Czechoslovakia / Politics
  7. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Eastern Europe
  8. Upcoming Items (Brussels, Belgium: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Citicorp; Mylanta-II; First Alert Flashlight; Northwest Airlines; Apple Computers and Computerland.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Reaction
  11. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Analysis
  12. Upcoming Items (Brussels, Belgium: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Ragu; Bufferin; Canon Copiers; Discover Card; "The Koppel Report")
  14. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  15. Prison Overcrowding
  16. Med.: AIDS Treatment
  17. Barbara Bush / Kennedy Center Honorees
  18. (Commercial: TheraFlu; The Travelers; Good Morning American)
  19. Top Items Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Dristan; Dean Witter; Cracklin' Oat Bran.)
  5. E. Germany / Politics / Communist Party
  6. Czechoslovakia / Politics
  7. Romania / Comaneci Defection
  8. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  9. Nicaragua / Pastora
  10. (Commercial: Bayer; American Express; Mercedes-Benz 300 E.)
  11. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Espionage
  12. USSR / Economy and Space
  13. (Commercial: Tums E-X; Efferdent; Depend; Sony Video Walkman.)
  14. US-USSR Trade / Ben and Jerry's
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today

December 4, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Bush and Gorbachev
  3. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Arms Control
  4. Florida / Navy Missile Testing
  5. Upcoming Items (London, England: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Honda Accord; Bayer; Presto Saladshooter.)
  7. USSR / Warsaw Pact / Home Problems
  8. Czechoslovakia / Protest
  9. E. Germany / Protest
  10. Poland / Voice of American
  11. Upcoming Items (London, England: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Ford; AT&T; Maxwell House)
  13. Savings and Loan Crisis / Wall Resignation
  14. HUD Department Investigation / Pierce
  15. Stock Market Report (London, England: Peter Jennings)
  16. Environment / Ebdc Pesticides
  17. Upcoming Items (London, England: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Discover Card; Polident; J.C. Penney Totes; Wheaties.)
  19. Philippines / Coup Attempt / United States Role
  20. Scotland / Pan Am Flight 103 / Bombing Investigation
  21. Upcoming Items (London, England: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: AT&T; Quaker Oatmeal; Minolta Cameras; Volkswagen; "Nightline".)
  23. Berlin Wall / Sales
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Warsaw Pact / E.Europe
  3. US-USSR Relations / Bush and Gorbachev
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  5. Czechoslovakia / Protest
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Medipren; Red Lobster; Remington Razors; Coco Chanel.)
  8. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  9. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Oldsmobile; Polident; Gas-X.)
  10. Florida / Navy Missile Testing
  11. Savings and Loan Scandal / Wall Resignation
  12. (Commercial: Stouffer's Right Course; Kellogg's Heartwise; Depend.)
  13. Med.: Triple Organ Transplant
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: American Express; Maalox Plus; Dristan Nasal Spray; Volkswagen Jetta.)
  16. Children / Orphanages
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit
  3. USSR / Warsaw Pact / Malta Summit
  4. Czechoslovakia / Protest
  5. E. Germany / Protest
  6. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Soldiers Detained
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  8. (Commercial: Kellogg's Crispix; Volkswagen Jetta; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  9. Savings and Loan Scandal / Wall Resignation
  10. HUD Department Investigation / Pierce
  11. Florida / Navy Missile Testing
  12. Environment / Ebdc Pesticides
  13. (Commercial: Sominex; Fixodent; Puritan Oil; Remington Razors.)
  14. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  15. Scotland / Pan Am Flight 103 / Bombing Investigation
  16. Tomorrow's Weather
  17. (Commercial: Medipren; AT&T Phone Center; Honda Civic; Kellogg's Oatbake.)
  18. US-Nicaragua Relations / El Salvador Weapons Shipments
  19. Japan / Lexus Recall
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: Contac; Hellmann's Mayonnaise; United Airlines; Presto Saladshooter; K Mart and Casio.)
  22. Capital Watch / The Money Machine (Part I)
  23. Good Night

December 5, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. El Salvador / Casolo
  4. Colombia / Plane Crash
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: AT&T; Hero Cologne.)
  7. E. Germany / Politics / Honecker
  8. USSR - West German Relations
  9. Czechoslovakia / Politics
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Philip Morris Companies and Bill of Rights; Oatmeal Goodness Bread; Volkswagen Jetta; Bayer.)
  12. California / Politics, Catholic Church and Abortion
  13. Economy: IBM Cutbacks
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. France / Railroad Speed Record
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Chanel Perfume; Presto Saladshooter; Ford; American Express.)
  18. American Agenda (Environment: Nuclear Weapons Waste)
  19. (Commercial: Advil; AT&T; Discover Card; "Nightline".)
  20. Basketball / Koncak
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prune Juice; Presto Saladshooter; Honda Civic; Nutri-Grain.)
  5. E. Germany / Politics / Honecker
  6. US-USSR Relations / Malta Summit / Arms Control
  7. El Salvador / Casolo
  8. (Commercial: Riopan Plus 2; Advil; Discover Card.)
  9. Colombia / Plane Crash
  10. Nancy Reagan / Tax Investigation
  11. Economy: IBM Cutbacks
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Efferdent; Maalox Plus; Volkswagen Jetta.)
  14. California / Politics, Catholic Church and Abortion
  15. Med.: Live Liver Transplant
  16. (Commercial: Medipren; Stouffer's Right Course; Kellogg's Oatbake.)
  17. Med.: Bed-Wetters
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  3. E. Germany / Politics / Honecker, Vogel
  4. USSR / Germany
  5. Czechoslovakia / Protest
  6. Romania / Comaneci Defection
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; Heartwise Cereal.)
  9. Supreme Court / Child Pornography
  10. Med.: Live Liver Transplant
  11. (Commercial: Volkswagen; AT&T; Tums E-X; Sominex.)
  12. Capital Watch (The Money Machine) (Part II)
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Polident; Panasonic Razors; AT&T; Nutri-Grain; Contac.)
  15. US-USSR Relations/ White House Stmts.
  16. Commentary (Gorbachev)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Poll
  18. Savings and Loan Insts. / Wall Resignation
  19. Tomorrow's Weather
  20. (Commercial: Fixodent; Remington Razors; Medipren.)
  21. Colombia / Plane Crash
  22. France / Railroad Speed Record
  23. Car Theft / Device
  24. Good Night

December 6, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Drug War / Bomb
  3. Med.: Cocaine
  4. War On Drugs / Washington, DC, Los Angeles
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Nasal; AT&T.)
  7. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  8. Israel / Occupied Territories / Peace Plan
  9. E. Germany / Politics
  10. Czechoslovakia / Politics
  11. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Teddy Grahams; Ritz; Volkswagen; Oatmeal Goodness Bread.)
  14. Supreme Court / Right-To-Die Case
  15. California / Politics and Abortion
  16. Michigan / Abortion
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Philip Morris Companies and Bill of Rights; Maxwell House; Chanel Perfume; Mylanta-II; Western Union.)
  19. American Agenda (Family: Sex Education)
  20. (Commercial: AT&T; Gas-X; Ragu; J.C. Penney Totes; "Nightline".)
  21. Wall Climbing
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Drug War / Bombing
  3. Colombia / Drug War / United States Response
  4. War On Drugs / Edmond
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Dristan; Presto Saladshooter; Common Sense Oat Bran; Discover Card.)
  7. Philippines / Coup Attempt / Rowe Memo
  8. Iran/Contra Scandal / Reagan Subpoena
  9. (Commercial: Depend; Metamucil; Dirt Devil Vacuum.)
  10. E. Germany / Pol. Reform / Anarchy Potential
  11. Czechoslovakia / Pol. Reform
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Heartwise; Robitussin; Discover Card; Norelco Razors.)
  14. Supreme Court / Right-To-Die Case
  15. California / State Senate Race
  16. (Commercial: American Express; Remington Razors; Maalox Plus; Exclamation.)
  17. Med: Emergency Room Gridlock
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Drug War / Bombing / Escobar
  3. Colombia / Drug War / Rodriguez Assets Seized
  4. Supreme Court / Right-To-Die Case
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Heartwise; AT&T Phone Center)
  7. Philippines / Coup Attempt / Aquino
  8. E. Germany / Krenz Resignation
  9. Middle East / Egypt
  10. Tomorrow's Weather
  11. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Ford; Maalox Plus.)
  12. USSR / Armenia Earthquake Anniversary
  13. North California / Earthquake / Aftermath
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Pam; Oil of Olay; Nutri-Grain; Honda Accord; Polident.)
  16. California / Senate Race / Abortion Issue
  17. Census Bureau / Family Members
  18. Commentary (American Bus.)
  19. Census Bureau Facts
  20. (Commercial: Dimetapp; K Mart; AT&T Phone Center; Sunsweet Prunes; Presto Saladshooter.)
  21. Music / Rolling Stones
  22. Good Night

December 7, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1989
  1. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  3. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  4. USSR / Politics / Lithuania
  5. E. Germany / Politics
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; AT&T.)
  8. Med.: AIDS / Vaccine
  9. Med.: AIDS / Society
  10. Economy: Savings and Loan Crisis / Stock Market
  11. Calendars
  12. (Commercial: Discover Card; Contac; Philip Morris Companies and Bill of Rights; Ford.)
  13. Israel / Palestinian Intifada
  14. (Commercial: First Alert Ready-Lite; Canon Copiers; Fixodent; Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion; Western Union.)
  15. Canada / Montreal Massacre
  16. Miami, Florida / Lozano Trial
  17. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  18. China / Cabbage
  19. (Commercial: Maxwell House; AT&T; Stouffer's; "Nightline".)
  20. Boxing / Leonard vs. Duran
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Canada / Montreal Massacre
  3. Miami, Florida / Lozano Trial
  4. Med.: AIDS / Vaccine
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Depend; Nut and Honey Crunch; Discover Card; Taster's Choice.)
  7. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments / USSR / Politics
  8. Poland / Protests
  9. (Commercial: Benadryl; Remington Razors; Sunsweet Prunes; Honda Civic.)
  10. Colombia / Drug War / Bombing Aftermath
  11. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Crispix; Philip Morris Companies, Incorporated; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  13. California / Fruit Fly
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: First Alert; Mylanta-II; Norelco Razor; Bayer.)
  16. USSR / Armenia Earthquake Anniversary
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Economy: Savings and Loan Crisis
  3. Miami, Florida / Lozano Trial
  4. Canada / Montreal Massacre
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; Scope.)
  7. USSR / Politics / Lithuania
  8. E. Germany / Political Developments
  9. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  10. Iraq / Rocket Launch
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Oatbake; American Express.)
  13. Med.: AIDS / Vaccine Research
  14. United Way / Charity
  15. Boxing / Leonard vs. Duran
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prune Juice; Dimetapp; Wheaties; Red Lobster; K Mart.)
  18. USSR / Armenia Earthquake Anniversary
  19. Commentary (USSR 's Problems)
  20. (Commercial: Panasonic Razors; Taster's Choice; Nut and Honey Crunch.)
  21. Assignment Earth / The Almond Brothers
  22. Good Night

December 8, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments / Communist Party
  3. E. Germany / Honecker / Communist Party Cong.
  4. USSR / Politics / Lithuania / Economy
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Maxwell House; AT&T.)
  7. Economy: Unemployment / Machine Tools
  8. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. Art / Rembrandt Works
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: J.C. Penney Totes; Ace Hardware; Dirt Devil Vacuum; Ford Tempo.)
  12. Philippines / Coup Attempt / Politics
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Stouffer's; Ford; V8.)
  14. Iraq / Rockets
  15. Israel / Palestinian Intifada / Impact In Israel
  16. (Commercial: Citicorp; K Mart; First Alert Smoke Detector; Carnival Cruise Lines; "20/20".)
  17. Person of The Week (Vaclav Havel)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. E. Germany / Political Developments
  3. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  4. USSR / Politics / Lithuania Issue
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Discover Card; Remington Razors; Bufferin.)
  7. War On Drugs / National Guard Role
  8. Canada / Montreal Shooting Spree
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Heartwise; Grey Poupon Mustard; Sunsweet Prune Juice; Discover Card.)
  11. Economy: Unempl.
  12. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Dimetapp; Depend.)
  13. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  14. Israel / Palestinian Uprising
  15. Alaska / Oil Spill
  16. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Red Lobster; Norelco Razors.)
  17. Berlin Wall / Ads
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (Los Angeles, California)
  2. E. Germany / Political Developments / Reunification
  3. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments / Havel
  4. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Advil; AT&T.)
  7. South Africa / Death Squads
  8. Art / Rembrandt
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Oatbake; Oil of Olay; Bufferin.)
  11. Canada / Nova Scotia / Lost Ships
  12. Canada / Montreal Shooting Spree
  13. Yardley, Pennsylvania / Anti-Abortion Protests
  14. Tomorrow's Weather
  15. (Commercial: AT&T; Common Sense Oat Bran; Panasonic Razors; Maalox Plus.)
  16. Eastern Airlines / Criminal Investigation
  17. Economy: Unempl. / Reverse Commuting
  18. Seismology Research
  19. (Commercial: California Prune Board; Carnival Cruise Lines; Canon Copiers; Sunsweet Prune Juice.)
  20. Assignment American / The Fulghum Factor
  21. Good Night

December 9, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-China Relations / Scowcroft
  3. USSR / Political Developments
  4. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  5. E. Germany / Political Developments
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: Pam; Remington Razors; Allstate; Common Sense Oat Bran.)
  8. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  9. El Salvador / Unrest / Protest in United States / Casolo
  10. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; California Prune Board; General Motors; Common Sense Oat Bran Waffles From Eggo.)
  11. Eastern Europe: E. Germany, American Business In Hungary
  12. Washington Notebook (Republican Right: Political Developments)
  13. (Commercial: First Alert Flashlight; Fleischmann's Light; Cream of Wheat; Iron Cologne; Maalox Plus.)
  14. East Coast / Storm
  15. South Africa / Apartheid
  16. (Commercial: Heartwise Cereal; Bayer; Anusol; Discover Card.)
  17. Israel / Palestinian Uprising
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (Washington, DC)
  2. US-China Relations / Scowcroft Visit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  5. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  6. E. Germany / Political Developments
  7. USSR / Political Developments
  8. European Community / Meeting
  9. Benin / Politics
  10. (Commercial: Common Sense Oat Bran Waffles From Eggo; AT&T; Sanka.)
  11. California / Fruit Fly
  12. College Football Score
  13. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Panasonic Razors; AT&T; Wheaties; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  14. Israel / Palestinians / Peace Plan
  15. (Commercial: Dristan; Oil of Olay; Allstate; Gas-X.)
  16. San Francisco, California / Tourism After The Earthquake
  17. Good Night
  18. Israel / Violence / Palestinian Intifada / Israelis

December 10, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1989
  1. Introduction Forrest Sawyer (Washington, DC)
  2. US-China Relations / Scowcroft Visit
  3. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  4. Bulgaria / Protest
  5. USSR / Political Developments / Baltic States
  6. West Berlin / Four Power Meeting
  7. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Bayer; Discover Card.)
  8. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  9. Central American / Summit
  10. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Wheaties; United States Sprint; Riopan Plus; Red Lobster.)
  11. Economy: Catalog Shopping
  12. New York City / Protests
  13. (Commercial: J.C. Penney Totes; Presto Saladshooter; Metropolitan Life; Minolta Cameras; Bufferin; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Sports: Pro Football, Spitz
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Forrest Sawyer)
  16. (Commercial: First Alert Flashlight; Western Union; Mylanta- II; "Good Morning American")
  17. Ostrich Business
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Mary Alice Williams (New York City)
  2. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  3. USSR / Political Developments / Reform
  4. Bulgaria / Protest
  5. E. Germany/ Protests and Politics
  6. West Berlin / Four Power Meeting
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Mary Alice Williams)
  8. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Folgers.)
  9. El Salvador / Priests Slaying / Church-US Feud
  10. Central American / Summit
  11. Philippines / Aquino
  12. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Norelco Razors; Heartwise Cereal.)
  13. US-China Relations / Reconciliation
  14. China / Dalai Lama
  15. (Commercial: Gas-X; American Express; Bufferin; Remington Razors.)
  16. Virginia / Coal Miners Strike
  17. (Commercial: Preparation H; Oldsmobile; Nut and Honey Crunch; Robitussin.)
  18. Canada / Montreal Massacre
  19. Good Night

December 11, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Bulgaria / Political Developments
  3. Czechoslovakia / Politics
  4. Germany / Political Developments
  5. USSR / Politics and Protests
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Maxwell House; Pam; Dristan.)
  8. US-China Relations / Scowcroft Visit
  9. Hong Kong / Vietnamese Refugees
  10. Air Force / Rocket
  11. North Pole / Peary Expedition
  12. South Pole
  13. Denmark / Fishing Law
  14. (Commercial: Gas-X; Western Union; General Motors; Tums E-X.)
  15. Navy / Iowa Explosion Investigation
  16. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Philip Morris Companies and Bill of Rights; Bayer; Arm and Hammer Pet Fresh andBaking Soda; Ford Escort.)
  19. American Agenda (Education: Kentucky School System)
  20. (Commercial: Fixodent; Depend; Bufferin; "Nightline".)
  21. Monticello, New York / Grease Fuel
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-China Relations / Scowcroft Visit
  3. Navy / USS Iowa Explosion Investigation
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Red Lobster; Discover Card.)
  6. E. Germany / Political Developments
  7. Bulgaria / Political Developments
  8. South Africa / Trojan Horse Case
  9. Hong Kong / Vietnam Refugees
  10. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; Norelco Razors; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  11. Government Report / Children
  12. Iranian Arms Scandal / Walsh
  13. (Commercial: Remington Razors; General Motors; Discover Card; Medipren.)
  14. Prisons / Crowding and Costs
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Kellogg's Oatbake; Philip Morris Companies, Incorporated)
  17. Christmas Shopping / Pianists
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-China Relations / Scowcroft Visit
  3. Bulgaria / Political Developments
  4. Germany / Political Developments
  5. Czechoslovakia / Pol. Reforms
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Red Lobster.)
  8. Hong Kong / Vietnam Refugees
  9. South Africa / Trojan Horse Case
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Maxwell House; Advil; Ford; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  12. War On Drugs / Bennett
  13. Supreme Court / Seat Belt Law
  14. Supreme Court / Nofziger
  15. Navy / USS Iowa Explosion Investigation
  16. North Pole / Peary Expedition
  17. Tomorrow's Weather
  18. (Commercial: Gas-X; American Express; Clairol Option Instant; First Alert Smoke Detector.)
  19. Four Corners / The Project (Part I)
  20. Minority Statistics
  21. (Commercial: Contac; Scope; Eggo; Presto Saladshooter.)
  22. Canada / Montreal Massacre
  23. Good Night

December 12, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Pol. Reform
  3. US-East German Relations / Baker Visit
  4. E. Germany / Amnesty / Secret Police
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Maalox Plus; General Motors.)
  7. New York City / Helmsley
  8. Mexico / Caro Quintero
  9. College Basketball / North Carolina State
  10. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Oatmeal Goodness Bread; Western Union; Bufferin.)
  13. Med.: Children / UNICEF Report
  14. Hong Kong / Vietnamese Refugees
  15. US-China Relations / Trade Ban
  16. Central American / Summit
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Chanel Perfume; Minolta Cameras; Ford; Sanka.)
  19. American Agenda (Economy/Environment: New England Energy Conservation)
  20. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; 3M; Carnival Cruise Lines; Dirt Devil Vacuum; "Nightline".)
  21. Classic Comics
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. New York City / Helmsley
  3. US-E. Germany Relations / Baker Visit
  4. Economy: Defense Spending
  5. USSR / Cong.
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Discover Card; Coco Chanel; Dimetapp; Red Lobster.)
  8. Central American / Summit
  9. Iran/Contra / North
  10. College Basketball / North Carolina State
  11. Mexico / Caro Quintero
  12. (Commercial: Eggo Waffles; Remington Razors; Exclamation; American Express.)
  13. Environment: Degradable Plastic Problem
  14. Alaska / Hazelwood Case
  15. (Commercial: Scope; Kellogg's Crispix; Norelco Razors.)
  16. Hong Kong / Vietnamese Refugees
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Heartwise; Discover Card; Dirt Devil; Anusol.)
  19. Aspen, Colorado / Fur Fight
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Pol. Reform
  3. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  4. US-East German Relations / Baker Visit
  5. Economy: Defense Budget
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Panasonic Razors; Medipren.)
  8. Mexico / Caro Quintero
  9. Central American / Summit
  10. Med.: Children / UNICEF Report
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Puritan Oil; Nut and Honey Crunch; Dimetapp.)
  13. Four Corners / Tough Guys (Part II)
  14. Car Theft Statistics
  15. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; Kellogg's Heartwise; Remington Razors; Canon Copiers; Dristan.)
  16. Hong Kong / Vietnamese Refugees
  17. US-China Relations / Aides Visit
  18. Commentary (Eastern Europe / Political Developments)
  19. Paris Designers / Gorbachev Award
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: Remington Razors; American Express; Folgers; Black and Decker Coffee Maker and K Mart.)
  22. Fur Fight
  23. Good Night

December 13, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador / Casolo Case
  3. Iowa Explosion / Investigation
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Oatmeal Goodness Bread; Ford Aerostar.)
  6. USSR / Economy
  7. USSR / McDonald's
  8. E. Germany / Sports
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Contac; V8; General Motors.)
  11. Taylor, New York / Radioactive Waste Dump
  12. Environment: Amphibians
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Batman Videocassette; Fasteeth; Puritan Oil; Discover.)
  15. South Africa / de Klerk-Mandela Meeting
  16. War On Drugs / Central American Meeting
  17. Colombia / Drug War / Judges' Strike
  18. Economy/Environment: Utility Companies and Energy Conservation
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Arm and Hammer Dental Care and Baking Soda; Maxwell House; Ford; "Nightline".)
  21. American Agenda (Drugs: Hollywood)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Drug War / Legalization
  3. Colombia / Drug War
  4. El Salvador / Casolo Case
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Bufferin; Remington Razors; Presto Saladshooter; Honda Civic.)
  7. USSR / Economy
  8. Bulgaria / Political Developments / Elections
  9. South Africa / de Klerk-Mandela Meeting
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Heartwise; Red Lobster; Batman Videocassette; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  11. Iowa Explosion / Investigation
  12. Med.: AIDS / Blood Transfusions
  13. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Stetson; Discover Card; Maalox Plus.)
  14. Economy: Budget Deficit / European Markets
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Anusol; Dristan; Philip Morris Companies, Incorporated)
  17. Adoption / Cocaine Babies
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Drug War
  3. Drug War / Legalization / Testing
  4. Iowa Explosion / Investigation
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Bufferin; Red Lobster.)
  7. European Community / Meeting
  8. USSR / Economy
  9. USSR / McDonald's
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Sanka; Bufferin; Presto Saladshooter.)
  12. Four Corners / Saint Lucy's (Part III)
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Crispix; Panasonic Razors; American Express; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  14. South Africa / de Klerk-Mandela Meeting
  15. El Salvador / Casolo Case
  16. Commentary (USSR / Gorbachev)
  17. Tomorrow's Weather
  18. (Commercial: First Alert Ready-Lite; Norelco Razors; AT&T; Advil.)
  19. California / Reading Group
  20. US-China Relations / Voice of American
  21. Good Night

December 14, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Bulgaria / Political Developments
  3. E. Germany / Pol. Reforms / Secret Police / Prison
  4. E. Germany / Honecker
  5. Eastern Bloc-W. Bloc
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; First Alert Flashlight; Oatmeal Goodness Bread.)
  8. Airline Ticket Prices
  9. Economy: Milk Prices
  10. Florida / Water Regulations
  11. Med.: Cocaine Test
  12. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: American Express; Ford.)
  15. Philippines / Unrest / American Military Bases
  16. Chile / Elec.
  17. South Africa / Death Squad
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Discover Card; Maxwell House; Batman Videocassette; Bayer; General Motors.)
  20. American Agenda (Economy: Sex Discrimination: Fetal Protection Policies)
  21. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; K Mart and General Electric Co., Inc. Stereo; Oatmeal Goodness Bread; Presto Saladshooter; "Primetime Live".)
  22. Seattle, Washington / Transplanted Californians
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. International Drug War / Military Role / Fugitive Seizure
  3. Colombia / Drug War
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Philip Morris Companies, Incorporated; Dirt Devil; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  6. Children's Car Seats
  7. Carrollton, Kentucky / Bus Collision / Mahoney
  8. Airline Fares
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Remington Smooth and Silky; Maalox Plus; Batman Videocassette; American Express.)
  11. USSR -NATO Relations / Shevardnadze Meeting
  12. Defense Department / Military Cutbacks
  13. Bulgaria / Demonstrations
  14. E. Germany / Secret Police
  15. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments / Stalinism
  16. Alaska / Redoubt Volcano
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Oatbake; General Motors; Red Lobster.)
  18. Computers / Hi-Tech Terrorism
  19. Bush / National Christmas Tree
  20. (Commercial: Lady Stetson; Pam Cooking Spray; Riopan Plus 2; Robitussin.)
  21. Colorado / Newspaper
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Airline Fares
  3. Carrollton, Kentucky / Bus Collision / Mahoney
  4. Alaska / Volcano
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Honda; Kellogg's Heartwise.)
  7. USSR -NATO Relations / Shevardnadze Meeting
  8. Defense Department / Cheney / Troop Reductions
  9. USSR / Political Developments
  10. Tomorrow's Weather
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Panasonic Razors; AT&T Phone Center)
  12. Colombia / Drug War / Extradition / Drug Army
  13. Israel / Christmas Festivities
  14. Bush / Christmas Shopping, National Christmas Tree
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Scope; Ford; Maalox Plus; Remington Razors.)
  17. Four Corners / The Pomales Family (Part IV)
  18. Massachusetts / Credit Risk
  19. Med: AIDS
  20. Prison Statistics
  21. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; American Express; Contac.)
  22. El Salvador / Casolo
  23. Czechoslovakia / History
  24. Good Night

December 15, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Drug War / Rodriguez Gacha Death
  3. Panama-US Relations
  4. War On Drugs / DEA Bust Case
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Honda; Western Union; Bayer.)
  7. USSR / Sakharov Death
  8. Yugoslavia, Bulgaria / Political Developments
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Chrysler; Chanel Perfume; Teleflora; Dirt Devil Vacuum.)
  11. Terrorism / State Department
  12. Scotland / Pan Am Flight 103 Investigation
  13. Economy: Trade Deficit, Wholesale Price Index, Stock Market
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Stouffer's; Carnival Cruise Lines; Kodak Batteries; Ford.)
  16. Iraq / Human Rights Issues
  17. Philippines / Earthquake
  18. Italy / Tower of Pisa
  19. England / Big Ben
  20. (Commercial: Citicorp; General Motors; Depend; 20/20.)
  21. Person of The Week (Andrei Sakharov)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Drug War / Rodriguez Gacha Death
  3. US-Panama Relations
  4. Terrorism: State Department
  5. United States Defense / Looking Glass Aircraft
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Chanel No. 5; Dristan Nasal Spray; General Motors; Kellogg's Heartwise.)
  8. USSR / Sakharov Death
  9. Economy / Trade Deficit
  10. US-Japan Trade Relations / Computer Games
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Mylanta-II; General Motors; Iron.)
  13. Med: Bone Marrow Transplants
  14. Chile / Elections
  15. (Commercial: First Alert Fire Sensor; Robitussin; American Express; Common Sense Oat Bran.)
  16. Tacoma, Washington / Wanted Posters
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Drug War / Rodriguez Gacha Death
  3. Terrorism / State Department
  4. Panama-US Relations / Noriega
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Riopan Plus.)
  7. Economy: Chrysler Rebates
  8. Weather / Cold Wave
  9. Med.: Flu
  10. Med.: Bone Marrow Transplants
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Ready Alert Flashlight; Panasonic Razors; Metamucil.)
  13. Chile / Politics
  14. USSR / Military Cuts
  15. United States Defense
  16. USSR / Sakharov Death
  17. (Commercial: American Express; Benadryl Nighttime; Nut and Honey Crunch.)
  18. New York City / Homeless
  19. Med.: AIDS / Autopsies
  20. Economy: Per Capita Income
  21. Stock Market Report
  22. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Dimetapp; Honda Civic 4Door; Crispix; Remington Razors.]
  23. Music / School of Hard Rocks
  24. Good Night

December 16, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1989
  1. Introduction Carole Simpson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-France Relations / Bush-Mitterrand
  3. Czechoslovakia / Pol. Reform / Havel
  4. E. Germany / Pol. Reforms
  5. Bloch Spy Case
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Carole Simpson)
  7. (Commercial: Folgers; Oreo Cookies.)
  8. Colombia / Drug War / Rodriguez Gacha Death
  9. Japan Hijacking
  10. War On Drugs / Legalization
  11. (Commercial: Philip Morris Companies and Bill of Rights; TheraFlu; Puritan Oil; Arm and Hammer Pet Fresh and Baking Soda.)
  12. Economy: Christmas Shoplifting
  13. Econ: Housing Sales
  14. (Commercial: Nasal; Oreo Cookies; Ford; Sanka; Ritz Bits.)
  15. Sports: Pro Football, College Basketball, Yzerman
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Carole Simpson)
  17. (Commercial: Oreo Cookies; Metamucil; "This Week".)
  18. Stunt Flying / Blue Angels
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-France Relations / Bush-Mitterrand Meeting
  3. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments / Havel
  4. E. Germany / Pol. Reforms
  5. Poland / Economy
  6. USSR / Sakharov Death
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Sanka; Depend; Discover Card; Maalox Plus.)
  9. Colombia / Drug War / Rodriguez Gacha Death
  10. El Salvador / Priests' Murder / Death Squads
  11. Cold Weather
  12. (Commercial: Stouffer's; General Motors; Remington Razors.)
  13. Japan / Hijacking
  14. Washington Notebook (US-China Relations)
  15. (Commercial: First Alert Ready-Lite; Anusol; Radio Shack; US Sprint.)
  16. Philippines / Rebels and Mindinao
  17. Nursing Shortage
  18. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz SL; Heartwise Cereal; Ivory.)
  19. Economy: Christmas Shopping
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today

December 17, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1989
  1. Introduction Forrest Sawyer (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Panama Relations / Killing of American
  3. Birmingham, Alabama / Vance Murder
  4. Brazil / Elections
  5. (Commercial: American Express; Red Lobster.)
  6. Poland / Economy Reform
  7. E. Germany / Pol. Reforms / Reunification
  8. USSR / Sakharov Death
  9. Czechoslovakia / March, Mass
  10. (Commercial: Sanka; Western Union; Ford; Preparation H; Riopan Plus.)
  11. Socorro, New Mexico / Explosion Research
  12. Med.: Pill Recall
  13. (Commercial: Philip Morris Companies and Bill of Rights; Ragu; Citicorp; Maalox Plus; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Sports: Pro Football, Football Classes For Women
  15. (Commercial: Depend; Arm and Hammer Pet Fresh and Baking Soda; "Good Morning American")
  16. Antarctica / Dog Sled Expedition
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. US-Panama Relations / Killing of American
  3. Birmingham, Alabama / Vance Murder
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Discover Card; Nutri-Grain; Mercedes-Benz.)
  6. Japan / Hijacking
  7. Czechoslovakia / Mass, March
  8. E. Germany / Politics / Reunification
  9. USSR / Sakharov Death
  10. (Commercial: American Express; Norelco Razors; Oreo Cookies; Ritz Bits.)
  11. Drug Testing / Transportation Industry
  12. Chicago, Illinois / Selvie Drug Case
  13. (Commercial: Stouffer's; Sunsweet Prunes; Pam; Discover Card.)
  14. Iran/Contra Case / Poindexter / Walsh
  15. Brazil / Elections
  16. (Commercial: First Alert Ready-Lite; Baskin-Robbins; Heartwise Cereal; General Motors.)
  17. Hunger: Food Bank Crisis
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today

December 18, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Panama Relations / Incidents
  3. El Salvador / Priests' Murder / Witness
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Nasal; Minolta Cameras; Presto Saladshooter.)
  6. Atlanta, Georgia / Bomb
  7. Airline Security / Cong. Report
  8. US-China Relations / Secret Visit
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Cow Perfume
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Smucker's; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Contac; V8.)
  13. Romania / Politics / Crackdown
  14. Poland / Economy Reform
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Stouffer's; Advil; Philip Morris Companies and Bill of Rights.)
  17. American Agenda (Economy: Aging Aircraft)
  18. (Commercial: Tums E-X; ORAfix; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; General Motors; "Nightline".)
  19. USSR / Sakharov Funeral
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Savannah, Georgia / Atlanta, Georgia / Bombing
  3. Letter Bombs / Investigation
  4. Airline Security / General Accounting Office Report
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Pam; Presto Saladshooter; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  7. US-Panama Relations / Shooting Incidents
  8. US-China Relations / Secret Visit
  9. (Commercial: TheraFlu; Stetson; General Motors.)
  10. Romania / Demonstrations / Crackdown
  11. USSR / Sakharov Funeral
  12. (Commercial: Stouffer's Right Course; Remington Razors; Coco Chanel.)
  13. Philippines / Coup Aftermath
  14. Iran-Israel Relations / Oil Sales
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Volkswagen Jetta; Robitussin; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Kellogg's Heartwise.)
  17. California / Alamo
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Panama Relations / Shooting Incidents
  3. Atlanta, Georgia / Letter Bombs
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Panasonic Razors; Maalox Plus.)
  6. US-China Relations / Secret Trip
  7. Romania / Politics / Crackdown
  8. NATO / Shevardnadze Meeting
  9. USSR / Sakharov Funeral
  10. 1940's / Bomb Factories
  11. Navy / Safety Record
  12. Tomorrow's Weather
  13. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Volkswagen Jetta; Remington Razors.)
  14. Israel-Iran Relations / Oil Sales
  15. Brazil / Presidential Election
  16. (Commercial: Robitussin; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Teleflora; General Motors; Riopan Plus 2.)
  17. Economy / Milk Prices
  18. Drug Use / Survey
  19. Stock Market Report
  20. (Commercial: Presto Saladshooter; Puritan Oil; Philip Morris Companies, Inc; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes.)
  21. Alaska / Volcano
  22. Winter Weather
  23. Assignment Earth / Community Affair
  24. Good Night

December 19, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Bombs / Jacksonville, Florida / Mail Bombs
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Ivory Dishwashing Liquid; Oreo Cookies; Ritz Bits.)
  5. US-Panama Relations / Incidents
  6. US-China Relations / Secret Visit
  7. Navy / Safety Review
  8. (Commercial: Quaker Oatmeal; General Motors; Minolta Cameras; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Maalox Plus.)
  9. Romania / Politics / Crackdown
  10. E. Germany / Reforms
  11. USSR / Economy Policy
  12. Poland / Economy Overhaul
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Philip Morris Companies and Bill of Rights; Discover Card; Ragu; Hero Cologne.)
  15. Med.: AIDS / New York Times Story
  16. Stockton, California / Train Crash
  17. Economy: Consumer Prices, Housing Starts, Stock Market
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Trucks; Smucker's; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Tums E-X; "Nightline".)
  20. Christmas Fruitcake
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Panama Relations / Noriega
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Robitussin; 3M; Common Sense Oat Bran.)
  5. Court Officials / Mail Bombs
  6. Mail Bombs / Investigation
  7. Economy: Consumer Prices
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Discover Card; Presto Saladshooter; Dristan; Volkswagen Jetta.)
  10. Romania / Unrest
  11. West Germany-E. Germany Relations / Kohl Visit
  12. US-China Relations / Trade
  13. (Commercial: Bufferin; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Chanel Pour Monsieur; Chanel No. 5.)
  14. Stockton, California / Amtrak Collision
  15. Med.: AIDS / Research
  16. Bald Eagle / Endangered Status
  17. (Commercial: Efferdent; Subaru Legacy; Medipren; Kellogg's Oatbake.)
  18. Panama Recap
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Panama Relations / Noriega
  3. Court Officials / Mail Bombs
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Teleflora; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. Romania / Unrest
  7. E.-West Germany Relations / Kohl Visit / Reunification
  8. (Commercial: General Motors; Nut and Honey Crunch; TheraFlu.)
  9. Stockton, California / Amtrak Collision
  10. Med.: Radiation Study
  11. Med: AIDS / Research
  12. Tomorrow's Weather
  13. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Subaru Legacy; Bufferin; Panasonic Razors.)
  14. Israel-Iran Relations / Oil Deal
  15. Commentary (Drug Paradigm)
  16. Economy / Consumer Price Index
  17. US-China Relations / Secret Visits
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Volkswagen Jetta; Norelco Razors; Prestone.)
  20. US-Japan Trade / Nintendo War
  21. Good Night

December 20, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Panama / United States Occupation / Noriega
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Stouffer's; Volkswagen.)
  5. Panama / United States Operation / Congressional Reaction
  6. Panama / United States Operations / Organization of American States Reaction
  7. (Commercial: Baskin Robbins; Pam; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Tums E-X; Discover Card.)
  8. Panama / Noriega
  9. (Commercial: 3M; Quaker Oatmeal; Maalox Plus; Teleflora; US Sprint.)
  10. Romania / Politics / Crackdown
  11. USSR / Lithuania
  12. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; General Motors; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; "Nightline".)
  13. Panama / United States Occupation
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Panama / United States Invasion / Noriega
  3. Panama Invasion / American Hostages
  4. Panama Invasion / Search For Noriega / Bush
  5. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Coco Chanel; Discover Card; Stouffer's Right Course.)
  6. Panama Invasion / Response
  7. US-Panama Relations / Noriega
  8. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Presto Saladshooter; Remington Razors.)
  9. US-Latin American Relations / Panama
  10. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; 3M; Anacin.)
  11. Birmingham, Alabama / Vance Funeral
  12. Romania / Politics / State of Emergency
  13. Economy / GNP
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Subaru Legacy; Robitussin; Red Lobster; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  16. Panama Invasion / United States Response
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Panama / United States Invasion / Noriega
  3. Panama Invasion / Noriega
  4. Panama Invasion / American Hostages
  5. Panama Invasion / Bush
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Oatbake; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  8. Panama Invasion / International Response
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: Panasonic Razors; Medipren; Quaker Oatmeal.)
  11. Panama Invasion / Cong. Response
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Subaru Legacy.)
  14. Panama / Noriega
  15. Romania / Protests / Government Crackdown
  16. (Commercial: N'Ice; Subaru Legacy; Common Sense Oat Bran; Remington Razors.)
  17. Panama Invasion / American Response
  18. Top Item Recapped (S: Tom Brokaw)
  19. Good Night

December 21, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Panama / United States Intervention
  3. Panama / Bush
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Discover Card; Dristan; Subaru Royale.)
  6. Panama / United States Intervention / Noriega
  7. Panama / Herrera / The Resistance / Panama Canal
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Chanel Perfume; Contac; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; General Motors.)
  10. Romania / Massacre / Soviet President Coverage
  11. E. Berlin / Wall
  12. E. Germany / Education
  13. Scotland / Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing / Anniversary
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Teleflora; Maxwell House; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; N'Ice Vitamin C Drops; Oatmeal Goodness Bread.)
  16. Carrollton, Kentucky / Bus Accident Trial
  17. Toy Warning
  18. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Miller Brewing Company PSA; General Motors; Depend; Primetime Live".)
  20. Top Items Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. Good Night
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1989
  1. Panama / Bush
  2. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  3. Panama / United States Invasion
  4. Panama / Nicaragua-US Relations
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Discover Card; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  7. Panama / American Hostages
  8. Iran/Contra Case / Poindexter Trial
  9. (Commercial: 3M; Red Lobster; Dimetapp.)
  10. Romania / Protests / Ceausescu
  11. Cold Weather
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Stouffer's; Advil; Subaru Royale; Discover Card.)
  14. Scotland / Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing / Anniversary
  15. (Commercial: Common Sense Oat Bran; General Motors; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  16. Panama / United States Invasion / American Casualties
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Panama / United States Invasion
  3. Panama / United States Invasion
  4. Panama / Noriega
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  7. Panama / Bush and For. Reaction
  8. (Commercial: Benadryl; Common Sense Oat Bran; Panasonic Razors.)
  9. Romania / Protests / Ceausescu
  10. Berlin / Wall
  11. Scotland / Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing / Anniversary
  12. (Commercial: Contac; Canon Copiers; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Scope.)
  13. Winter Weather
  14. Carrollton, Kentucky / Bus Accident Trial
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Subaru Royale; Heartwise Cereal; Bufferin; Presto Saladshooter.)
  17. Commentary (Noriega)
  18. Panama / Servicemen Ceremonies

December 22, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Romania / Fighting / Ceausescu
  3. Berlin / Brandenburg Gate
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Citicorp; Maalox Plus.)
  6. Panama / United States Attack / Noriega
  7. Panama / The New Government
  8. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Presto Saladshooter; N'Ice; General Motors.)
  9. Panama / United States Attack / Hunt For Noriega
  10. Panama / Reaction
  11. Panama / Colombia Drug War
  12. (Commercial: Anacin; Ragu; Hero Cologne; Subaru Legacy; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  13. Cold Weather
  14. Maryland / Bomb
  15. Carrollton, Kentucky / Mahoney Trial
  16. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Quaker Oatmeal; Depend; "20/20".)
  18. Panama, Romania
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Panama / United States Attack / Noriega
  3. Panama / United States Invasion / Fighting
  4. Panama / United States Invasion / Reinforcements
  5. Romania / Ceausescu
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Discover; Efferdent; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Lady Stetson.)
  8. Panama / United States Invasion / Bush
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Heartwise; Subaru Legacy; Presto Saladshooter; Advil.)
  10. Maryland / Bomb
  11. Senate / Ethics Committee Investigations
  12. Winter Weather
  13. Carrollton, Kentucky / Mahoney Sentence
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Chanel Pour Monsieur; Chanel No. 5; General Motors; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  16. Germany / Brandenburg Gate Opening
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Panama / United States Invasion / Noriega
  3. Panama / United States Invasion / Looting
  4. Panama / Reaction
  5. Panama / United States Invasion / Bush
  6. Panama / United States Invasion
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  8. (Commercial: Pfizer Labs.; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  9. Romania / Fighting / Ceausescu
  10. Romania / Ceausescu Reign
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Panasonic Razors; Bufferin; General Motors.)
  13. Winter Weather
  14. Tomorrow's Weather
  15. (Commercial: Nut and Honey Crunch; TheraFlu; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Maalox Plus.)
  16. Senate / Ethics Committee Investigations
  17. Maryland / Bomb
  18. Colombia / Drug War / Escobar
  19. Carrollton, Kentucky / Mahoney Sentence
  20. Seattle, Washington / Bridge Accident
  21. (Commercial: Subaru Legacy; Tums E-X; Folgers; Remington Razors.)
  22. E. Germany / Brandenburg Gate Opened
  23. Good Night

December 23, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1989
  1. Broadcast Joined In Progress
  2. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  3. (Commercial: Sanka; Oreo Cookies; Ritz Bits.)
  4. Panama / United States Invasion / Hostages / New Government
  5. (Commercial: Bufferin; Subaru Legacy; Quaker Oatmeal; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. Cold Weather
  7. (Commercial: Folgers; Puritan Oil.)
  8. Romania, Panama
  9. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Romania / Revolution / Fighting
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Quaker Oatmeal; Red Lobster.)
  5. Romania / Revolution
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  7. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Common Sense Oat Bran.)
  8. Panama / United States Invasion
  9. Panama / American Forces
  10. (Commercial: Robitussin; Nut and Honey Crunch; Panasonic Razors; Louis Kemp Seafood; Contac.)
  11. Cold Weather
  12. (Commercial: Polident; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; TheraFlu; Remington Razors.)
  13. Berlin / Beethoven Concert / Eastern Europe Review
  14. Good Night

December 24, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1989
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Panama / Noriega
  3. (Commercial: Ragu; Coadvil.)
  4. Romania / Crackdown / The Battle
  5. Romania / Reactions / Baker, USSR
  6. Time's Man of The Decade
  7. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Maxwell House; Arm and Hammer Dental Care and Baking Soda; Red Lobster.)
  8. Baton Rouge, Louisiana / Oil Refinery Explosion
  9. Cold Weather / South
  10. Christmas / Vatican
  11. (Commercial: Sominex; Subaru Legacy; Discover Card; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Maxwell House; "Images of The 80's".)
  12. Sports: Pro Football, Stockton
  13. (Commercial: Maalox Plus; Skil Wrench; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  14. Top Item Recapped (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw / Mary Alice Williams (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega
  3. Christmas / Vatican
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner; Metamucil.)
  6. Romania / Revolution
  7. (Commercial: Polident; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Common Sense Oat Bran; Robitussin.)
  8. Baton Rouge, Louisiana / Oil Refinery Explosion
  9. Christmas / Middle East
  10. (Commercial: Pam; Maalox Plus; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Oldsmobile; Efferdent.)
  11. E. Berlin / Christmas
  12. (Commercial: Heartwise Cereal; TheraFlu; Maxwell House)
  13. Cold Weather
  14. Top Item Recapped
  15. Good Night
  16. Good Night
  17. Good Night

December 25, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Romania / Ceausescu Execution / Fighting
  3. Panama / Noriega Asylum
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel; Chrysler; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  6. Panama / Noriega / White House Reaction
  7. Panama / Refugees, Soldiers
  8. Panama / American Soldiers and Families
  9. (Commercial: American Express; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; General Motors.)
  10. Cold Weather / South
  11. Johnson City, Tennessee / Fire
  12. (Commercial: General Motors; Efferdent; Advil; Maxwell House)
  13. E. and West Germany / Christmas In Berlin
  14. Good Night
  15. (Commercial: American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Chrysler; Riopan Plus.)
  16. Closing: Annual Christmas Card of CBS Staff Shown.
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction John Cochran (New York City)
  2. Romania / Ceausescu Execution / Fighting
  3. Romania / Bucharest / Foreign Fighters
  4. Christmas / Vatican, Eastern Europe
  5. Upcoming Items (S: John Cochran)
  6. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Medipren.)
  7. Panama / Noriega Asylum
  8. Panama / Noriega and Aides / Diplomacy
  9. Panama / United States Casualties
  10. Lebanon / Hostages
  11. (Commercial: TheraFlu; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  12. Johnson City, Tennessee / Fire
  13. (Commercial: Chrysler; Pfizer Labs. Div.; Total; Folgers.)
  14. Cold Weather / South
  15. Tomorrow's Weather
  16. (Commercial: Subaru Royale; Procter and Gamble, Special Olympics and Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Contac.)
  17. Christmas

December 26, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Romania / Ceausescu Death / Revolution / Bucharest
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  4. (Commercial: Chrysler; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Contac.)
  5. Panama / Noriega
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  7. (Commercial: Buick; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Red Lobster.)
  8. Panama / Recovery
  9. Panama / Recovery / United States Role
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  11. (Commercial: Advil; Nissan Infiniti; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Nissan Infiniti.)
  12. Cold Weather
  13. Federal Pay Raise
  14. Tax Forms
  15. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  16. Beckett Death
  17. Martin Death
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  19. (Commercial: Miller Brewing Company PSA; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Chrysler; "Nightline".)
  20. Los Angeles, California / Palm Trees
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega
  3. Panama / Noriega Negotiations / Bush
  4. Panama / United States Invasion / Noriega Search
  5. Panama / United States Invasion / Aftermath
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Wheaties.)
  8. Romania / Ceausescu Death
  9. Romania / Emergency Aid
  10. (Commercial: Miller Brewing Company; American Family Sweepstakes; Buick.)
  11. Economy / Winter Weather
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; 3M; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  14. USSR / Lithuania / Gorbachev Visit
  15. Lebanon / Israel Attack
  16. Beckett Death
  17. (Commercial: American Express; Anacin; Jeep/Eagle.)
  18. On The Road / Lake Mattamuskeet / Bird Counting
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Deborah Norville (New York City)
  2. Romania / Ceausescu Death
  3. Romania / United States Response / New Government
  4. Romania / Ceausescu Death
  5. USSR / Lithuania / Gorbachev Visit
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Deborah Norville)
  7. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  8. Panama / United States Invasion / Noriega
  9. Panama / US-Vatican Relations / Noriega Negotiations
  10. Tomorrow's Weather
  11. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Benadryl; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  12. Economy / Christmas Sales
  13. Bus. / Personal Service
  14. Chrysler / Iacocca
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: American Express; Miller Brewing Company; Jeep/Eagle.)
  17. Martin Death
  18. Beckett Death
  19. (Commercial: Contac; Red Lobster; MCI; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  20. Lima, Ohio / Marinellis
  21. Good Night

December 27, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1989
  1. Romania / Revolution / Sibiu
  2. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  3. Panama / Noriega and Vatican Embassy
  4. Panama / Noriega and Roman Catholic Church
  5. Panama / Casualties
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  7. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Buick.)
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  9. (Commercial: Miller Brewing Company PSA: Chrysler; Contac; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  10. McClellanville, South Carolina / Hurricane Hugo
  11. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  13. (Commercial: Quaker Oatmeal; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Ford; Dristan; Sensodyne Toothpaste.)
  14. American Agenda (Environment: Global Warming)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  16. (Commercial: Chrysler; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Red Lobster; "Nightline".)
  17. Horse Racing / Shy Away Moses
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Panama / United States Invasion / Noriega
  3. Noriega Drug Charges / Bush Response
  4. Panama / Noriega and Vatican Embassy
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Jeep/Eagle; Wheaties; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Medipren.)
  7. Romania / Revolution / Sibiu
  8. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  9. Egypt-Syria Relations / Dipl. Relations
  10. (Commercial: Miller Brewing Company; Dristan Nasal Spray; Canon Copiers; 3M.)
  11. Greenville, Mississippi / Mail Bomb
  12. Economy: Inflation / Milk Costs
  13. Economy: Home Sales
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Bufferin; Red Lobster; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  16. The 80's Remembered (Part I)
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Deborah Norville (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega and Vatican Embassy
  3. US-Vatican Relations / Noriega Indictments / Bush
  4. Panama Invasion / United States Casualties
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Deborah Norville)
  6. (Commercial: Chrysler Motors; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  7. Romania / New Government
  8. E. Germany / Berlin Wall Sales
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: Miller Brewing Company; General Motors; Advil.)
  11. Meds.: Birth Centers
  12. Economy: Food Costs
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Cannon Copiers; Jeep/Eagle; Bufferin; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  15. Beeville, Texas / Bush
  16. (Commercial: Procter and Gamble; American Family Sweepstakes; Pfizer Labs.; Subaru Legacy.)
  17. The 80's / Decade In Retrospect
  18. Good Night

December 28, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega / Recovery
  3. War On Drugs / Colombia, US
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  5. (Commercial: Ford; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. Romania / Revolution
  7. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  8. Communist Party of The US
  9. (Commercial: Advil; Chrysler; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  10. Mail Bombs
  11. Northwest Airlines / Bomb Threats
  12. Israel / Gaza Strip, Bethlehem / Credibility
  13. Australia / Earthquake
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  16. (Commercial: Buick; Lysol Basin, Tub and Tile Cleaner; Bayer; Lysol Toiler Bowl Cleaner; General Motors.)
  17. American Agenda (Med.: Veterans Administration)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  19. (Commercial: Contac; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Chrysler; Red Lobster; "Primetime Live".)
  20. Eastern Europe / American Ads
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega / Negotiations
  3. Panama / United States Invasion / Cost
  4. Australia / Earthquake
  5. Northwest Airlines / Bomb Threat
  6. Mail Bombs
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Red Lobster; Kemper Group.)
  9. Czechoslovakia / Dubcek
  10. Romania / Ceausescu / Timisoara, Bucharest
  11. (Commercial: Medipren; Buick; Alpine Lace Cheese; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  12. Cold Weather / Florida
  13. Colorado / Skiing / Recklessness and Injuries
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Miller Brewing Company; Advil; Riopan Plus; Dodge/Chrysler.)
  16. The 80's Remembered (Part II)
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Deborah Norville (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega / Negotiations
  3. Panama / Noriega and Bush
  4. War On Drugs / Colombia, US
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Deborah Norville)
  6. (Commercial: Benadryl; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  7. Australia / Earthquake
  8. Cold Weather / Florida
  9. Northwest Airlines / Bomb Threat
  10. Mail Bombs
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: American Express; Medipren.)
  13. Romania / Political Developments / Ceausescu
  14. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments
  15. E. Germany / One Family's Story
  16. (Commercial: Anacin; Jeep/Eagle; American Family Sweepstakes; Gas-X.)
  17. Winter Weather / Fuel Cost
  18. Economy: Taxes, Budget, Trade
  19. Economy: Auto Industry, Department Stores
  20. Japan / United States Ski Resorts
  21. Department Stores / Gadgets
  22. Stock Market Report
  23. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Chrysler; Bufferin; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  24. Eastern Europe / American Ads
  25. Good Night

December 29, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega / Vatican Embassy
  3. Panama / Restoration
  4. Panama / American Civilian Death
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  6. (Commercial: Citicorp; Chrysler.)
  7. Czechoslovakia / Political Developments / Havel
  8. Romania / Revolution
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  10. (Commercial: Sensodyne Toothpaste; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Subaru Legacy; Anacin.)
  11. Israel / Peace March
  12. Northwest Airlines / Bomb Threat
  13. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  14. New York City / Explosion and Fire
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  16. (Commercial: Buick; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Total; General Motors.)
  17. Images of The '80's / The US
  18. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Chrysler; Ace Hardware; "20/20".)
  19. Images of The '80's / World Freedom
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega / US-Vatican
  3. Panama / US-Vatican Relations
  4. United Nations / United States Invasion of Panama
  5. South / Mail Bombs / Letter
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Alpine Lace Cheese; Buick; 3M.)
  8. Hong Kong-Vietnam Relations / Boat People
  9. Czechoslovakia / Havel
  10. Romania / Secret Police Trials
  11. Poland / Economy
  12. (Commercial: Kemper Group; General Motors; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  13. New York City / Explosion and Fire
  14. New England / Bitter Cold / Fuel Costs
  15. Economy: Leading Economy Indicators
  16. National Insts. of Health / Ethics Guidelines
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Red Lobster; Medipren.)
  19. The 80's Remembered (Part III)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1989
  1. Introduction Deborah Norville (New York City)
  2. Czechoslovakia / Havel
  3. Romania / Political Developments / Ceausescu
  4. Israel / Peace March
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Deborah Norville)
  6. (Commercial: Miller Brewing Company; Folgers.)
  7. Holiday Season / Drunk Driving Deaths
  8. Baseball / Martin Funeral
  9. Census Bureau / Nevada Population
  10. White House / Ad. Endorsements
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Jeep/Eagle; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Tylenol.)
  13. US-Vatican Relations / Noriega Negotiations
  14. United States / Noriega Issue
  15. (Commercial: Dristan; American Family Sweepstakes; Total; Philip Morris Companies, Incorporated; Gas-X.)
  16. Northwest Airlines / Bomb Threat
  17. New York City / Explosion and Fire
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: Metamucil; Contac; Chrysler Motors; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  20. 1989 Remembered
  21. Good Night

December 30, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1989
  1. Introduction Carole Simpson (Washington, DC)
  2. Panama / Noriega / US-Vatican / Nicaraguan Ambassador
  3. (Commercial: 3M; Folgers.)
  4. Israel / Violence In Jerusalem
  5. Romania / Revolution / Politics
  6. USSR / Protest In Azerbaijan
  7. Philippines / New Year / Aquino Government
  8. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Arm and Hammer Dental Care and Baking Soda; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Tums E-X; N'Ice.)
  9. Northwest Airlines / Bomb Threat
  10. Flagstaff, Arizona / Traffic Pileup
  11. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Sanka; Anacin; Red Lobster.)
  12. Sports: College Football Bowls, Elewonibi
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Carole Simpson)
  14. (Commercial: Contac; Folgers; Nytol; "This Week".)
  15. Brew Pubs
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Katherine Couric (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega / US-Vatican / Nicaraguan Ambassador
  3. Israel / Violence In Jerusalem
  4. Northwest Airlines / Bomb Threat
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Katherine Couric)
  6. (Commercial: TheraFlu; Heartwise Cereal.)
  7. Romania / Uprising / Burned-Out Library
  8. (Commercial: Clairol Option Instant; Tums E-X; N'Ice; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes.)
  9. USSR / Portrait of Gorbachev
  10. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Total; American Express; Contac.)
  11. Economy: The 1980S and The Future
  12. Drugs / Images
  13. (Commercial: Robitussin; Folgers; Philip Morris Companies and Bill of Rights; Total.)
  14. Good Night [News scenes shown from 1989 while NBC credits run on screen.]

December 31, 1989

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Forrest Sawyer (Washington, DC)
  2. Berlin Wall / New Year
  3. Romania / Revolution / Political Developments
  4. USSR / 1990
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Forrest Sawyer)
  6. (Commercial: General Motors; Pam; Dristan.)
  7. Panama / United States Invasion / Noriega / US-Panama-Vatican Diplomacy
  8. Panama / Bush's Day
  9. (Commercial: Miller Brewing Company PSA: Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; 3M; Sensodyne Toothpaste; Total.)
  10. 1980S and 1990 / Predictions
  11. Leap Second
  12. (Commercial: American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes; Sanka; Arm and Hammer Pet Fresh and Baking Soda; Quaker Oatmeal; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: Pro Football Play-Off, Review of 1989
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Forrest Sawyer)
  15. (Commercial: Tums E-X; Depend; Contac; Good Morning American)
  16. California / Exercising At The Laundromat
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1989
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Panama / Noriega / Diplomacy
  3. Panama / Bush's Day
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent; Dristan; United States Sprint; American Family Pubs. Sweepstakes.)
  6. Israel / Cabinet Crisis
  7. Romania / Political Developments / New Year
  8. War On Drugs / Federal Judgeships
  9. California / Assault Weapons Ban
  10. New Laws
  11. (Commercial: Serta Mattresses; Heartwise Cereal; TheraFlu.)
  12. New Directions / Foreign / Eastern Europe and Elsewhere
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  14. (Commercial: General Motors; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  15. Domestic Developments
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today

Specials

• December 01, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:01:00]
• December 01, 1989 - PBS Special - Frontline: Tracking The Pan Am Bombers [20:00:00 - 20:57:00]
• December 03, 1989 - ABC Special - The Malta Summit [06:00:00 - 07:58:00]
• December 03, 1989 - CNN Special - Malta Summit Conclusion (CNN) [07:00:00 - 07:58:00]
• December 03, 1989 - CNN Special - Malta Summit Conclusion (CNN) [09:11:50 - 09:29:50]
• December 03, 1989 - NBC Special - Sunday Today [07:00:00 - 08:00:00]
• December 03, 1989 - NBC Special - Sunday Today [08:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 03, 1989 - NBC Special - Sunday Today [09:00:00 - 10:00:00]
• December 04, 1989 - ABC Special - Bush News Conference from NATO [09:19:00 - 09:58:00]
• December 04, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:51:00 - 24:21:00]
• December 04, 1989 - ABC|NBC|CBS|CNN Special - Bush Press Conference [09:19:00 - 09:58:00]
• December 04, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush News Conference- Intro [09:19:00 - 09:19:40]
• December 04, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [09:52:00 - 09:58:00]
• December 04, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush News Conference at NATO, Introduction [09:19:00 - 09:19:40]
• December 04, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush Press Conference at NATO, Analysis [09:53:00 - 09:58:00]
• December 04, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush News Conference at NATO- Intro [09:19:00 - 09:19:50]
• December 04, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush News Conference at NATO- Analysis [09:53:00 - 09:57:00]
• December 05, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• December 06, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:00:00]
• December 07, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:00:00]
• December 08, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:00:00]
• December 11, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:58:00 - 24:27:00]
• December 11, 1989 - CNN Special - George Bush Press Conference [12:51:00 - 13:29:00]
• December 12, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:02:00]
• December 13, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:01:00]
• December 14, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:32:00 - 24:01:00]
• December 15, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:33:00 - 24:03:00]
• December 18, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [24:28:00 - 24:57:00]
• December 19, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:05:00]
• December 20, 1989 - ABC Special - James Baker News Conference- Intro [13:01:00 - 13:01:40]
• December 20, 1989 - ABC Special - James Baker News Conference- Analysis [13:24:00 - 13:35:00]
• December 20, 1989 - ABC Special - Pentagon Briefing- Intro [15:40:00 - 15:42:00]
• December 20, 1989 - ABC Special - Pentagon Briefing- Analysis [16:15:00 - 16:16:00]
• December 20, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:27:00]
• December 20, 1989 - CBS Special - Pentagon Briefing- Intro [15:40:00 - 15:42:00]
• December 20, 1989 - CBS Special - Pentagon Briefing- Analysis [16:15:00 - 16:16:00]
• December 20, 1989 - CBS Special - Target: Panama [22:30:00 - 22:59:00]
• December 20, 1989 - CNN Special - George Bush Speech and Pentagon Briefing Re: Panama Attack [06:00:00 - 07:27:00]
• December 20, 1989 - CNN Special - Pentagon Briefing, Introduction [15:41:40 - 15:42:10]
• December 20, 1989 - CNN Special - Pentagon Briefing, Analysis [16:14:20 - 16:27:40]
• December 20, 1989 - NBC Special - James Baker News Conference [13:01:00 - 13:35:00]
• December 20, 1989 - NBC Special - Pentagon Briefing. Re: Panama [15:41:00 - 16:18:00]
• December 20, 1989 - NBC Special - The Hunt for Noriega [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• December 20, 1989 - NBC|ABC Special - James Baker Press Conference Re: Panama Attack [13:01:00 - 13:35:00]
• December 20, 1989 - NBC|ABC|CBS|CNN Special - Pentagon Briefing Re: US Attack In Panama [15:41:00 - 16:18:00]
• December 21, 1989 - ABC Special - Bush News Conference [13:55:00 - 14:25:00]
• December 21, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• December 21, 1989 - ABC|CBS|NBC|CNN Special - George Bush Press Conference Re: Panama Attack [13:55:00 - 14:20:00]
• December 21, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush News Conference- Intro [13:55:00 - 13:58:00]
• December 21, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush News Conference [14:19:00 - 14:34:00]
• December 21, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush Press Conference Re: Panama Invasion, Introduction [13:55:50 - 13:58:10]
• December 21, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush Press Conference Re: Panama Invasion [14:19:40 - 14:27:40]
• December 21, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush News Conference- Intro [13:55:00 - 13:58:00]
• December 21, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [14:19:00 - 14:30:00]
• December 22, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:08:00]
• December 25, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [24:26:00 - 24:56:00]
• December 26, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• December 27, 1989 - ABC Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [10:20:00 - 10:28:00]
• December 27, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• December 27, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush News Conference [10:07:00 - 10:32:00]
• December 27, 1989 - CBS|ABC|NBC|CNN Special - George Bush Press Conference [10:07:00 - 10:32:00]
• December 27, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush Press Conference, Introduction [10:08:10 - 10:08:40]
• December 27, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush Press Conference, [10:20:10 - 10:21:40]
• December 27, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush Press Conference, Analysis [10:30:10 - 10:35:20]
• December 27, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [10:20:00 - 10:28:00]
• December 27, 1989 - NBC Special - The Eighties [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• December 28, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• December 29, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]

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