February 1989 Broadcast Index

Evening News

February 1, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 1, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Congress / Pay Raise
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; Goodyear Auto Service; Milk-Bone.)
  5. Senate Hearings / Tower
  6. Alaska / Winter Weather
  7. Air Safety / Boeing
  8. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Gesell vs. ABC
  9. (Commercial: Tylenol; Subaru Justy; Philips Light Bulbs; Fiber One.)
  10. Quayle / Venezuela Visit
  11. Bush / Latin American
  12. El Salvador / Guerrillas
  13. Israel / Violence / Shamir
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Citicorp; Quality Inns; Le Menu.)
  16. Pesticide Ban
  17. Science / Dolphins Death
  18. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. Bush / Health
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Marriott; Quaker 100 Natural; STP; Continental Airlines; "Channel 2 News.")
  22. Black Americans / African-Americans
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 1, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation / Arafat
  3. Israel / Violence / Shamir
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Special K; Red Lobster; Tylenol; Reach Toothbrush.)
  6. Congress / Pay Raise
  7. Lukens / Sex Scandal
  8. Senate Hearings / Tower
  9. (Commercial: Metamucil; Phillips Light Bulbs; Fiber One; Tums Liquid.)
  10. Alaska / Winter Weather
  11. Chicago, Illinois / Investigations
  12. Economy
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Dow; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer; Marriott.)
  15. Afghanistan / Kabul / USSR Troop Withdrawal
  16. Bush / Health
  17. Quayle / Venezuela Visit
  18. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Advil; Post Bran Flakes; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner.)
  19. Princess Diana / New York City Visit
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 1, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Congress / Pay Raise
  3. Senate Hearings / Tower
  4. Bush / Health
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Hallmark; Anacin.)
  7. Winter Weather
  8. Chicago, Illinois / Investigations
  9. Marines / Rother Death
  10. (Commercial: Eastern Airlines; Sealy Posturepedic Mattress; Bufferin.)
  11. Israel / Violence / Shamir
  12. Quayle / Venezuela Visit
  13. Quayle / El Salvador
  14. Marcoses / Health
  15. Tomorrow's Weather
  16. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Allied Van Lines; Sanka; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  17. South Africa / Winnie Mandela
  18. Commentary (Cong. Pay Raise)
  19. Lukens / Sex Scandal
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: AARP; Better Homes Realty; "Today"; Citrucel; Ecotrin; Dulcolax.)
  22. Princess Diana / New York City Visit
  23. Good Night

February 2, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 2, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Senate Hearings / Tower
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Tums Liquid; STP.)
  5. Congress / Pay Raise
  6. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout
  7. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. West / Cold Wave / Helena, Montana
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Sweden / Jet Crash
  11. (Commercial: Diet Pepsi; Marriott; Subaru Justy.)
  12. South Africa / Botha
  13. Quayle / Venezuela Visit / US-Latin Relations
  14. Stephenson Death
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Western Union; Bufferin; Eastern Airlines.)
  17. American Agenda (Education: Head Start)
  18. (Commercial: Quality Inns; Cepacol; Total; Red Lobster; "Channel 2 News.")
  19. New York City / Princess Diana
  20. Minnesota / Trumpeter Swans
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 2, 1989
  1. Senate Hearings / Tower
  2. Bush's Day / Takeshita Meeting / Government Ethics and Appointments
  3. Congress / Pay Raise
  4. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  5. Defense Department Study
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: AARP; Folgers; STP.)
  8. Med.: AIDS / Drug
  9. EPA / Daminozide
  10. Nuclear Def. Plants
  11. (Commercial: Dow; Le Menu Light Style; Polident; Mylanta-II.)
  12. Quayle / Venezuela Visit / Carter
  13. USSR -US-China, PR Relations / Visits
  14. Iran / Pardon
  15. Sweden / Plane Crash
  16. (Commercial: Marriott; Diet Pepsi; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  17. Winter Weather
  18. Montana / Train Derailment
  19. Stock Market Report
  20. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Tums Liquid; Goodyear; AARP.)
  21. New York City / Princess Diana Visit
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 2, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Winter Weather / Helena, Montana / Train Derailment
  3. Congress / Pay Raise
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  6. Senate Hearings / Tower
  7. Quayle / Venezuela Visit / Carter
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Dow; Dimetapp Elixir; Diet Pepsi.)
  10. Afghanistan / USSR Troop Withdrawal
  11. USSR -China, PR Relations
  12. Sweden / Plane Crash
  13. Stephenson Death
  14. Tomorrow's Weather
  15. (Commercial: Haley's M-O; Bayer; Buick Riviera; Continental Airlines;
  16. US-Japan Relations / Bush-Takeshita Visit
  17. Commentary (Japanese Research and Dvt.)
  18. New York City / Princess Diana
  19. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Citrucel; "Today"; Dristan Nasal Spray; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; Ecotrin.)
  20. Blue Hill, Mississippi / Water Access
  21. Good Night

February 3, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 3, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Baseball / Black League President
  3. Winter Weather
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Total Raisin Bran; Dow.)
  6. Senate Hearings / Tower / Defense Department
  7. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout
  8. Bush / Gun Ban
  9. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Sanka; Milk-Bone; Mylanta- II.)
  10. Empl. / Nissan Discrimination Suit
  11. Economy: Unempl., Stock Market
  12. Education / Classroom Television
  13. Cassavetes Death
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Diet Pepsi; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Subaru; Tylenol Sinus.)
  16. Paraguay / Coup
  17. El Salvador / Quayle Visit / Unrest
  18. West Germany / Libya
  19. New Jersey / Kikumura Case
  20. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Quality Inns; V8; "Channel 2 News.")
  21. Person of The Week (William Stephenson)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 3, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Senate Hearings / Tower / Defense Department
  3. Bush / Savings and Loan Bailout
  4. Bush / Gun Control
  5. Winter Weather
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Dow; Yoplait Yogurt; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  8. Paraguay / Coup
  9. El Salvador / Quayle Visit / Unrest
  10. New York City / Princess Diana's Visit
  11. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Pam; Goodyear; STP Gas Treatment.)
  12. Baseball / Black League President
  13. Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania / Nuclear Power Plant
  14. Economy: Unempl.
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Hallmark; Fiber One; Subaru Justy.)
  17. Israel / Palestinian Unrest
  18. Cassavetes Death
  19. (Commercial: Diet Pepsi; Tylenol; Dristan; Anbesol.)
  20. Bloomer, Wisconsin / Jump Rope
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 3, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Economy: Unempl.
  3. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailouts
  4. Senate Hearings / Tower / Defense Department
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer; Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran.)
  7. Paraguay / Coup
  8. El Salvador / Quayle Visit / Unrest
  9. US-Iran Relations / Smuggling Ring
  10. New Jersey / Kikumura Case
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Riopan Plus 2; Fruit & Fibre.)
  13. Baseball / Black League President
  14. Winter Weather
  15. Tomorrow's Weather
  16. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Dow.)
  17. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  18. Education / Classroom Television
  19. New York City / Princess Diana's Visit
  20. Cassavetes Death
  21. (Commercial: Hallmark; United States Sprint; "Sunday Today"; Total; Diet Pepsi.)
  22. Assignment American (Labor of Love)
  23. Good Night

February 4, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 4, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 4, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. USSR -China, PR Relations
  3. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  4. Paraguay / Coup
  5. Lebanon / Hostages
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: Efferdent; United States Sprint; Red Lobster; Fruit & Fibre.)
  8. Winter Weather
  9. Drought
  10. Empl. and Environment / Plant Closing Law / Pigeon River Pollution
  11. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Pam; Continental Airlines; Riopan Plus.)
  12. Economy: Savings and Loan Crisis
  13. Congress / Pay Raise
  14. Sullivan / Appointment
  15. Gray / Appointment
  16. (Commercial: Le Menu; Fleischmann's Margarine; Oil of Olay; Citrucel.)
  17. Washington Notebook (Star Wars)
  18. (Commercial: Post Oat Flakes; Dow; Haley's M-O; Bayer.)
  19. Duck Analogies
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 4, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Economy: Savings and Loan Crisis
  3. Congress / Pay Raise / Demo. Retreat
  4. Tower Appointment
  5. Sullivan Appointment
  6. Gray Appointment
  7. Winter Weather
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's 40+Bran Flakes; Difrinse.)
  10. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  11. Paraguay / Coup
  12. War On Drugs / Thornburgh
  13. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Total; Buick Riviera.)
  14. USSR -China, PR Relations / Gorbachev-Deng Meeting
  15. (Commercial: Grecian Formula; Eastern Airlines; Red Lobster; AT&T.)
  16. Roman Catholic Church / Milingo
  17. (Commercial: Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Yoplait; "Sunday Today" and "This Week"; Ex-Lax; Poli-Grip; Cepacol.)
  18. Jonesport, Maine / Lobsters
  19. Good Night

February 5, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 5, 1989
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal / Civil War
  3. Paraguay / Coup
  4. Poland / Solidarity
  5. (Commercial: Dristan; Sunsweet Prunes; STP.)
  6. Congress / Pay Raise
  7. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout
  8. Gray Appointment
  9. Simpson / Tower / Bush
  10. (Commercial: Ritz; Fruit & Fibre; AT&T; Efferdent; Maalox Plus.)
  11. England / Guardian Angels
  12. Winter Weather
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. (Commercial: Whirlpool Home Appliances; Oil of Olay; Quality Inns; Western Union; Tums Liquid; "World News Tonight" American Agenda Segment.)
  15. Sports: College and Pro Basketball, Cleveland Cavaliers
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  17. (Commercial: Quaker 100 Natural; Puerto Rico; United States Sprint; Aqua- Fresh; "Good Morning American")
  18. Lord Nelson / Ship For Disabled
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 5, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for February 5, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal / Civil War
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Minwax; AT&T.)
  5. Senate Hearings / Tower
  6. Cong. Pay Raise
  7. Colorado Springs, Colorado / Train Derailment
  8. (Commercial: Anacin; Ritz; Milk-Bone; MCI Fax.)
  9. Poland / Solidarity
  10. Paraguay / Coup
  11. (Commercial: Buick Reatta; Bufferin; Dow; Fiber One.)
  12. Outlook (The Bush Budget)
  13. Outlook (The Deficit)
  14. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Sunsweet Prunes; "NBC Nightly News"; Citrucel; Cepacol; MCI; Polident.)
  15. Meredith, New Hampshire / Ice Fishing
  16. Good Night

February 6, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 6, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Economy: Savings and Loan Crisis / Bush Plan
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: 40+Bran Flakes; Ricoh; Goodyear Auto Service.)
  5. Bush / Ethics
  6. Congress / Pay Raise / Washington, DC Housing Costs
  7. Kitty Dukakis
  8. (Commercial: Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Cepacol; Red Lobster.)
  9. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal / The Rebels
  10. Poland / Solidarity
  11. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Better Homes and Gardens Realty; Eastern Airlines; Quality Inns.)
  14. American Agenda (Education: Apprenticeship)
  15. (Commercial: Chrysler; Ricoh; Fiberall; Efferdent; "Channel 2 News.")
  16. Tuchman Death
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 6, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy: Savings and Loan Insts. / Bush Plan
  3. Fraud / Savings and Loan Insts.
  4. Congress / Pay Raise
  5. Tower / Appointment
  6. Gray / Ethics
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran; Subaru Justy; Dristan Nasal Spray; Tums Liquid.)
  9. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  10. Poland / Solidarity Union
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Fruit & Fibre; Sunsweet Prune Juice; V8 Juice.)
  13. Kitty Dukakis / Alcoholism
  14. Tuchman Death
  15. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale; Tylenol; Maalox Plus; ERA Realtors.)
  16. Paraguay / Rodriguez
  17. Panama / Elections
  18. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Red Lobster; Hallmark.)
  19. Dovesville, South Carolina / Tree Climbin' Dog
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 6, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Congress / Pay Raise Issue
  3. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout / Bush Plan
  4. Gray / Ethics
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran; Oldsmobile Eighty- Eight Royale.)
  7. Winter Weather
  8. Med: Influenza
  9. Kitty Dukakis / Alcoholism
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Red Lobster; United States Sprint.)
  12. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  13. Poland / Solidarity Union / Conference
  14. Paraguay / Rodriguez
  15. Tuchman Death
  16. Tomorrow's Weather
  17. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; AARP; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Better Homes Realty; Poli-Grip.)
  18. Spotlight (Hot Pursuit)
  19. (Commercial: Chrysler Motors; Cepacol; "Today"; Swanson Frozen Entrees; Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran.)
  20. Reagan / Birthday
  21. Good Night

February 7, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 7, 1989
  1. Congress / Pay Raise
  2. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  3. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Ciera; Kibbles 'N Bits; Tums Liquid.)
  4. Economy: Bush Budget
  5. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout, Stock Market, Airplane Sale
  6. California / Assaults Weapons
  7. Miami, Florida / Gun Education
  8. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Advil; Difrinse; Marriott.)
  9. Senate Hearings / Tower
  10. State Department / Human Rights Report / Israel
  11. (Commercial: Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins; Ford Ranger; Tylenol Sinus.)
  12. American Agenda (Med.: Government and Drugs)
  13. (Commercial: 40+Bran Flakes; Quality Inns; Efferdent; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; "Channel 2 News.")
  14. Iowa / Horse Racing / Betting Courses
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 7, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Congress / Pay Raise
  3. Senate Hearings / Tower
  4. Bush / Budget
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Crispix; Renuzit Room Mate; Vanish Drop-Ins; Carnival Cruise Lines; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  7. State Department / Human Rights Report / Israel
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Difrinse Cold Cream; ERA Realty; Dristan Nasal Spray; Campbell's Soup.)
  10. New Orleans / Mardi Gras / Drugs-Homicide
  11. (Commercial: AARP; Marriott; Subaru Justy; Total.)
  12. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  13. Borg / Drug Overdose
  14. (Commercial: Dulcolax; Continental Airlines; Dr. Scholl's Back Guard; Robitussin.)
  15. Beatles / American Debut Anniversary
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 7, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Congress / Pay Raise
  3. Senate Hearings / Tower
  4. Defense Department / Drug Plan
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.)
  7. State Department / Human Rights Report / Israel
  8. USSR / Psychiatric Hospitals
  9. Kikumura Case
  10. (Commercial: Difrinse Cold Cream; AT&T; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  11. Winter Weather
  12. Environment / Lumber Issues
  13. Lottery / Father Boscoe
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Kellogg's 40+ Bran Flakes; Minwax Wood Finish; Haley's M-O; AT&T.)
  16. Economy: Savings and Loan Bailout
  17. Commentary (Cong. Pay Raise)
  18. Borg / Drug Overdose
  19. Tomorrow's Weather
  20. (Commercial: Anbesol; Total; ERA Realty; Poli-Grip; Dulcolax; Post Bran Flakes.)
  21. Adoption / Mental Retardation
  22. Good Night

February 8, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 8, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Senate Hearings / Tower
  3. Economy: Budget / Bush Plan
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler.)
  6. Azores / Plane Crash
  7. Israel / Violence / Palestinians / Almogor
  8. South Africa / Politics / Apartheid
  9. (Commercial: Marriott; Ricoh; ERA Real Estate; Tylenol.)
  10. Med.: AIDS / Testing / Tacoma, Washington
  11. Med.: Smoking and Cancer
  12. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Maytag Dishwashers; Oatmeal Goodness Bran; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Ford Taurus Wagon.)
  15. American Agenda (Environment: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska)
  16. (Commercial: Quality Inns; Ricoh; Subaru Justy; Sanka; "Channel 2 News.")
  17. Colleges / Applications / Letter of Intent Day / Freiburger
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 8, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Senate Hearings / Tower
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Milk-Bone; Total Raisin Bran; Better Homes Realty; Sani-Flush.)
  6. Azores / Plane Crash
  7. Med.: Smoking and Cancer
  8. University of Louisville, Kentucky / Smoking Controversy
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Margarine; Milk-Bone; No Nonsense Pantyhose; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer.)
  11. California / Winter Weather
  12. Idaho / Moose
  13. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale; Dristan; Baskin Robbins; Kellogg's 40+ Flakes.)
  14. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  15. (Commercial: Advil; ERA Realty; Subaru Justy; Taster's Choice.)
  16. Space Exploration / Mars Movie
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 8, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Senate Hearings / Tower
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran; Maytag Appliances.)
  5. Azores / Plane Crash
  6. Med.: AIDS / Testing
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: Sanka; Kellogg's Sqs.; Dimetapp Elixir.)
  9. Democratic Party / Brown
  10. California / Jackson
  11. California / Winter Weather
  12. Tomorrow's Weather
  13. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Hallmark; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  14. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  15. Commentary (Tower Controversy)
  16. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; AARP; Pennzoil; Taster's Choice.)
  17. Israel / Violence / Palestinians / Children
  18. Good Night

February 9, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 9, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Senate Hearings / Tower / Washington Insiders
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Dristan Nasal Spray; Riopan Plus.)
  5. Bush / Budget / Environment
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Color Tile; Quality Inns; Sanka.)
  8. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  9. Economy: Income Tax Refunds
  10. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. White House / Reagan Pictures
  12. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Victims
  13. (Commercial: Cracklin' Oat Bran; Sunsweet Prune Juice; US Sprint; Chrysler; Continental Airlines.)
  14. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  15. South Africa / Mandela Bodyguards / Hunger Strike
  16. West Germany / Neo-Nazi Ban
  17. USSR / Anti-Semitism
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Tylenol; Reach Toothbrush; Carnival Cruise Lines; Coldwell Banker Realty; "Channel 2 News.")
  20. American Agenda (Med.: Aged Care)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 9, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Bush / Budget
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Hallmark; Minwax Wood Finish; Dentu-Creme; Robitussin.)
  6. Senate Hearings / Tower
  7. (Commercial: Color Tile; Marriott; Total; Anacin.)
  8. Minnesota / Winter Weather
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Kellogg's Sqs.; Red Lobster.)
  11. Jamaica / Elections
  12. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  13. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Preparation H; Sani-Flush; AARP.)
  14. Bush Administration / American Family
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 9, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. Bush / Budget
  3. Senate Hearings / Tower
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Sqs.; Tylenol Sinus.)
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  6. New York / Abortion Case
  7. Med.: Stroke Drug
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Better Homes Realty; Taster's Choice; Kellogg's 40+ Bran Flakes.)
  10. US-Libya / Chemical Plant
  11. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  12. USSR / Armenia Earthquake / Victims
  13. Tomorrow's Weather
  14. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Milk-Bone; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins; No Nonsense Pantyhose; AARP.)
  15. Commentary (Bush Speech / Reagan Era Remembered)
  16. Bush / Horseshoe Pit
  17. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Sealy Posturepedic Mattress; "Today"; Citrucel; Dentu-Creme.)
  18. Atlanta, Georgia / Social Problems: Vols.
  19. Good Night

February 10, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 10, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Economy: Bush Budget / Interest Rates, Wholesale Prices, Stock Market
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Ricoh; Baskin-Robbins.)
  5. US-Canada Relations / Bush Visit / Acid Rain
  6. Senate Hearings / Tower
  7. Baker / Conflict of Interest
  8. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  9. Hays Death
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Quaker 100 Natural; Western Union; Chrysler.)
  12. Israel / Violence / United Nations Meeting / Israel United States Relations
  13. Afghanistan / Rebel Talks
  14. Roman Catholic Church / Racism
  15. Peru / Floods
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Subaru; Color Tile; Dristan; Post Oat Flakes.)
  18. New York / Klein Abortion Case
  19. (Commercial: Quality Inns; Ricoh; Eastern Airlines; Pennzoil; "Channel 2 News.")
  20. Person of The Week (Ron Brown)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 10, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy: Bush Budget / Response
  3. Senate Hearings / Tower
  4. Baker / Conflict of Interest
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Fiberall; Color Tile; Total Raisin Bran.)
  7. Congress / Gun Control
  8. Texas / University's Immigration and Naturalization Services Center Closed
  9. Brown / Politics
  10. Hays Death
  11. (Commercial: Crispix; Coldwell Banker; Tylenol; Crispix.)
  12. South Africa / Mandela Controversy
  13. Roman Catholic Church / Racism
  14. Israel / Quayle
  15. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Riopan Plus 2.)
  16. Jamaica / Elections
  17. Afghanistan / Rebel Talks
  18. (Commercial: Better Homes Realty; Dulcolax; Continental Airlines; Sanka.)
  19. Economy: Bush Budget / School Meal Programs
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 10, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Economy: Bush Budget
  3. Bush Budget Proposal / Reaction
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Preparation H; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors.)
  6. Bush / Canada Visit
  7. Baker / Conflict of Interest
  8. Senate Hearings / Tower
  9. Brown / Pol.
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Crispix; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale; Crispix.)
  12. Afghanistan / Rebel Talks
  13. Jamaica / Elections
  14. (Commercial: Hallmark; Fasteeth; Chrysler Corp.)
  15. University of Oklahoma / Football Scandals
  16. New York / Abortion Case
  17. Tomorrow's Weather
  18. (Commercial: Cepacol; Citrucel; Continental Airlines; Anbesol; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.)
  19. Assignment American (Dorm 18)
  20. Good Night

February 11, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 11, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 11, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  3. Baker / NATO Countries Tour / US-PLO Relations / Lebanon Hostages
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins; Taster's Choice; Fleischmann's Light.)
  6. Afghanistan / Rebel Aid
  7. Iran / Revolution Anniversary
  8. Washington Notebook (US-Iran Relations)
  9. (Commercial: Difrinse; Subaru; Eastern Airlines.)
  10. Bush's Week / Budget
  11. Mendocino County, California / Envtlists. vs. Oil Industry
  12. (Commercial: Discover; Just For Men Hair Coloring; V8; Dr. Scholl's Back Guard.)
  13. Episcopal Church / Harris
  14. Harlingen, Texas / Universitys. Immigration and Naturalization Services Office / Refugee Problem
  15. Med.: Motion Sickness
  16. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz 300 Class; Fasteeth; AARP.)
  17. Basketball / NBA All-Stars
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 11, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / British Aerospace
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Dristan; AT&T; Efferdent.)
  6. New York / Abortion / Klein Case
  7. Episcopal Church / Harris
  8. (Commercial: 40+Bran Flakes; Eastern Airlines; United States Sprint.)
  9. Nicaragua / Ortega
  10. Afghanistan / Pakistan / Rebels
  11. Lebanon / United States Hostages
  12. (Commercial: Buick Reatta; Oil of Olay; Milk-Bone; Kellogg's Squares; Buick Reatta.)
  13. Baker / NATO Countries Tour / US-PLO Relations
  14. South Africa / Hunger Strike / Detention
  15. Egypt / Archeology
  16. (Commercial: Yoplait; Fiber One; "Meet the Press"; Sportsworld Sports Fantasy"; Riopan Plus; Efferdent; Difrinse.)
  17. Brown / Politics
  18. Good Night

February 12, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 12, 1989
  1. Introduction Forrest Sawyer (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Supreme Court
  3. Pakistan / Riot / Satanic Verses
  4. Afghanistan / Pakistan
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Minwax; Haley's M-O.)
  6. Baker / NATO Countries Tour
  7. US-Greece Relations / Terrorism
  8. USSR / Soviet Jews
  9. (Commercial: Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Coldwell Banker Realty; Chrysler; Baskin-Robbins; Ricoh.)
  10. Bush / Maine / Budget
  11. Senate / Cabinet Confirmation Process
  12. Brown / Politics
  13. Sailing / Record
  14. (Commercial: First Nationwide Network; Epson; Quality Inns; Whirlpool Home Appliances; Tums Liquid; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Sports: Ice Skating, Pro Basketball, College Basketball, Doss and Upward Bound Academy
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Forrest Sawyer)
  17. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; ERA Real Estate.)
  18. North Minnesota / Eelpout Fishing
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 12, 1989
  1. Introduction Steve Kroft (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  3. Baker / NATO Countries Visit / West Germany
  4. Bush / US-USSR Relations / Budget
  5. Lincoln's Birthday
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Steve Kroft)
  7. (Commercial: Subaru; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins; Whirlpool Home Appliance.)
  8. Pakistan / Riot / Satanic Verses
  9. Afghanistan / Rebel Conference
  10. Israel-PLO Relations / West Bank / Palestinians
  11. (Commercial: Grecian Formula; Red Lobster; Post Oat Flakes.)
  12. Inside Sunday (Change of Heart)
  13. (Commercial: Folgers; Dr. Scholl's Back Guard; Riopan Plus.)
  14. Inside Sunday (Change of Heart)
  15. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Hallmark; Mercedes-Benz.)
  16. Sailing / Record
  17. USSR / Soviet Jews
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 12, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today

February 13, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 13, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-West Germany Relations / NATO / West Germany-USSR Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Total; Pennzoil; Campbell's Soup.)
  5. Economy: Bush / Budget
  6. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. Eastern Airlines / Fortune Magazine
  9. (Commercial: Quality Inns; Ricoh; Tylenol.)
  10. South Africa / Winnie Mandela
  11. South Africa / Hunger Strike
  12. USSR / Pol. Campaign
  13. Hungary / Elections
  14. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Advil; Chrysler; Kibbles 'N Bits; ERA Real Estate.)
  15. American Agenda (Med.: Heart Surgery)
  16. (Commercial: Epson; First Nationwide Network; Oatmeal Goodness Bread; "Nightline".)
  17. Great Britain / Adoption
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 13, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  3. California / Gun Control
  4. Guns / Stray Bullets
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Red Lobster; Dimetapp; Sani- Flush.)
  7. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  8. South Africa / Hunger Strike
  9. South Africa / Winnie Mandela
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Medipren; V8; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  11. Nicaragua / Ortega
  12. Baker / NATO Talks
  13. (Commercial: Total; Freedent Gum; Advil; Total Oatmeal.)
  14. Economy: Bush / Budget
  15. Phoenix, Arizona / Environment-Growth Problems
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Grecian Formula; Cream of Wheat; Dristan Nasal Spray; Rolaids.)
  18. Tennessee / Fainting Goats
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 13, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  3. Economy: Bush Budget / Response
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Tender Chops; Mueslix.)
  6. Nicaragua / Ortega
  7. South Africa / Hunger Strike
  8. Tomorrow's Weather
  9. (Commercial: Anacin; Grey Poupon Mustard; AARP.)
  10. Afghanistan / USSR Troop Withdrawal
  11. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  12. (Commercial: First Nationwide Network; Nasal Spray; Grecian Formula; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  13. Winter Weather
  14. Valentine's Day / Flower Crop
  15. Eastern Airlines / Fortune Magazine
  16. Airplanes / Concorde Jet
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; "Today"; Post Bran Flakes; Quaker State.)
  19. Search For Peace (Part I)
  20. Good Night

February 14, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 14, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  3. Baker / Ethics
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Ecotrin; Pennzoil.)
  6. Education / Report
  7. Bush / Def.
  8. Space / Air Force Launch
  9. Lebanon, Tennessee / Floods
  10. University of Oklahoma / Football Players
  11. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Dristan; Total; Chrysler.)
  14. Med.: USSR / AIDS
  15. South Africa / Hunger Strike / Tutu
  16. The Satanic Verses
  17. (Commercial: ERA Real Estate; Fleischmann's; Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Bull Worldwide Information Systems.)
  18. Central American / Summit
  19. India / Bhopal Gas Leak
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Pepperidge Farms; Ricoh; First Nationwide Network; Preparation H; Sani-Flush; "Channel 2 News.")
  22. American Agenda (Family: Foster Grandparents)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 14, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  3. Central American / Summit
  4. Senate Hearings / Tower
  5. Baker / Ethics
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Discover; Ecotrin; Sunsweet Prune Juice.)
  8. India / Bhopal Gas Leak
  9. The Satanic Verses
  10. Afghanistan / USSR Troop Withdrawal
  11. (Commercial: Medipren; Folgers; Fixodent; Total.)
  12. Bush / Def.
  13. Space / Air Force Launch
  14. University of Oklahoma / Football Players
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Dristan; Red Lobster; ERA Realty; Post Bran Flakes.)
  17. California / Mitchelson Case / Lawyers
  18. (Commercial: MCI; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins; Total Raisin Bran.)
  19. Canada / College Love-In
  20. Japan / Valentine's Day
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 14, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Baker / Ethics
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  4. Central American / Summit
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran; Ecotrin; Pepperidge Farm Desserts.)
  7. Space / Air Force Launch
  8. California / Assault Weapons
  9. University of Oklahoma / Football Players
  10. Lebanon, Tennessee / Floods
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Cream of Wheat.)
  13. Health Insurance / Retirement Benefits
  14. India / Bhopal Gas Leak
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. South Africa / Hunger Strike / Tutu
  17. Commentary (USSR Withdrawal From Afghanistan)
  18. Mustang Ranch / Investment
  19. (Commercial: First Nationwide Network; Robitussin; Taster's Choice; AARP.)
  20. Search For Peace (Part II)
  21. Good Night

February 15, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 15, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal / Civil War / Soviet Response
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Bufferin; Wheaties.)
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  6. Nicaragua / Contras
  7. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Quality Inns; Dristan Nasal Spray; Epson.)
  10. South Africa / Mandela
  11. Satanic Verses / Protests
  12. Ozone Layer
  13. Med.: Contact Lenses
  14. Med.: Drugs and Elderly
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Precision Tune; Rolaids; Ricoh; Carnival Cruise Lines; Tylenol Sinus.)
  17. American Agenda (Economy: Homeless)
  18. (Commercial: MCI; Grey Poupon; Whirlpool Home Appliances; Eagle Premier; "Channel 2 News.")
  19. Motion Pictures / Academy Awards / Citizen Kane
  20. Dallas, Texas / Adams Case
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 15, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  3. Med.: USSR / Chernobyl Accident
  4. The Satanic Verses / Protests
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Fiberall; Taster's Choice; Total.)
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. Louisiana / Ku Klux Klan Politics
  9. South Africa / Mandela
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Sqs.; Dristan; Quaker State; MCI.)
  11. Bush / Savings and Loan Plan
  12. Med.: Drugs and Elderly
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: AARP; Maxwell House Rich French Roast; Pepperidge Farm Desserts; Fixodent.)
  15. Homestead Act / Minnesota Homesteading
  16. (Commercial: Wheaties; Discover; Whirlpool Appliances; Maalox Plus.)
  17. Oscar Nominations / Auction
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 15, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / USSR Withdrawal
  3. The Satanic Verses / Protests
  4. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Old English Oil; Kellogg's Sqs.; Dristan.)
  7. South Africa / Mandela
  8. Canada / Air Terrorism Conference
  9. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Maalox Plus; Eagle Premier.)
  10. Japan: The Future (Part I)
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Maxwell House Rich French Roast; Buick; Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran; Haley's M-O; Bayer.)
  13. Commentary (USSR Withdrawal From Afghanistan)
  14. Fonda-Hayden Separation
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Discover; Anacin; "Today"; Cepacol; Taster's Choice; Total; California Prune Board)
  17. Oscar Nominations
  18. Good Night

February 16, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 16, 1989
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bombing Investigation
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  4. (Commercial: Commonsense Oat Bran; Minwax; Haley's M-O.)
  5. Satanic Verses / Iran
  6. Moslems / Population
  7. South Africa / Mandela / Hunger Strike
  8. (Commercial: First Nationwide Network; Total; Ricoh; Buick Reatta.)
  9. Bush / Poll / Press Talks
  10. Louisiana / Politics
  11. Los Angeles, California / Hudson Case
  12. Stock Market Report (S: Ted Koppel)
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  14. (Commercial: Fiberall; Eagle Premier; Coldwell Banker Realty; Quality Inns.)
  15. American Agenda (Economy: Savings and Loan Insts.)
  16. (Commercial: Wheaties; Chrysler; Channel 2 News.)
  17. Antarctica / Oil Spill
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 16, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Mandela / Hunger Strike
  3. Bush / Foreign Policy
  4. USSR / Gorbachev / Perestroika
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; Subaru; Fiberall; Dristan.)
  7. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bombing Investigation
  8. The Satanic Verses / Iran
  9. Senate Hearings / Tower
  10. (Commercial: Medipren; Discover; Campbell's Special Request Soup; Gas-X.)
  11. AIDS / Research / Drug Abusers
  12. Los Angeles, California / Hudson Case
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Total; Total Corn Flakes; Buick Century; Sani- Flush; Tucks.]
  15. Kentucky / Floods and Rainstorms
  16. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Post Bran Flakes; California Prune Board)
  17. Elephants / Ivory Trade
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 16, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Bombing Investigation
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; First Nationwide Network; Eagle Premier.)
  5. South Africa / Mandela / Hunger Strike
  6. Bush / President Talks
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Pennzoil; Haley's M-O; Bayer.)
  8. Economy: Savings and Loan
  9. Kentucky / Floods
  10. Bush / Gun Control
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Fixodent; Chrysler Corp.; Total Raisin Bran.)
  13. Japan: The Future (Part II)
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Robitussin; Discover; Post Bran Flakes; Old English Furniture Polish; California Prune Board; Quaker State.)
  16. Baseball / Hershiser
  17. University of Oklahoma / Football Players
  18. Good Night

February 17, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 17, 1989
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  4. (Commercial: Advil; Subaru.)
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  6. Tower / Appointment
  7. Economy: Trade Deficit, Stock Market
  8. AIDS / Hudson Trial
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  10. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Eagle Premier; Grey Poupon; Milk-Bone; Eagle Premier.)
  11. Afghanistan / Civil War
  12. Israel / Violence / United Nations / Israeli-Palestinian Meetings
  13. Lebanon / Evacuation of Americans
  14. South Africa / Mandela
  15. (Commercial: Chrysler; Swanson; Wheaties; Quality Inns; Ricoh.)
  16. Ozone Layer
  17. Economy: Auto Industry / Car Loans
  18. Economy: Taxes
  19. Baseball / Contracts
  20. (Commercial: Mueslix; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; First Nationwide Network; "Channel 2 News.")
  21. Person of The Week (Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 17, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (NYC)
  2. Tower / Appointment
  3. Bush / Budget
  4. Education / Bush Budget
  5. Prince Charles / Washington, DC Visit
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Total Raisin Bran; Coldwell Banker.)
  8. The Satanic Verses / Reaction
  9. Oklahoma / Crack Cocaine / Gangs
  10. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Subaru Justy; Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard; Fleischmann's Light Margarine.)
  12. Economy: Trade Deficit
  13. Israel / Violence / United Nations
  14. Lebanon / Evacuation of Americans
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Discover; Epson Computers and Printers; Precision Tune; Kaopectate.)
  17. AIDS / Hudson Trial
  18. Boxing / Foreman
  19. Lefty Gomez Death
  20. (Commercial: MCI; Discover Card; Quaker State; Anacin.)
  21. Tap Dancing
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 17, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. The Satanic Verses / Reaction
  3. Afghanistan / Civil War
  4. Lebanon / Higgins Kidnap Anniversary
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Dristan; Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran; Preparation H.)
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. Tower / Appointment
  9. Louisiana / Polls / Duke
  10. Lobbyists / Salaries
  11. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins.)
  12. Navajos / MacDonald
  13. Arizona / Apache Reservation: Adoption Case
  14. AIDS / Hudson Trial
  15. Durocher Health
  16. Tomorrow's Weather
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; No Nonsense Pantyhose; Maalox Plus; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors.)
  18. Japan: The Future (Part III)
  19. Economy: Trade Deficit
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; MCI; "Meet the Press"; ERA Realty; Pennzoil; Pepperidge Farm Desserts; Eagle Premier.)
  22. Assignment American (From The Ashes)
  23. Good Night

February 18, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 18, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 18, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for February 18, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  3. Honduras / Bomb
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Common Sense Oat Bran; Red Lobster.)
  6. Louisiana / Politics / Duke
  7. Winter Weather / South
  8. Airlines Security / British Airways
  9. Middle East / Shevardnadze Visit
  10. Afghanistan / Civil War
  11. South Africa / Mandela
  12. (Commercial: Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins; No Nonsense Pantyhose; Buick.)
  13. Brownsville, Texas / Central American Immigrants
  14. Miami, Florida / Nicaraguan Immigrants
  15. Los Angeles, California / Poll
  16. (Commercial: Discover; Dristan Nasal Spray; Aqua-Fresh; Grey Poupon.)
  17. Economy: Capital Gains Taxes
  18. Nixon / The Final Days
  19. (Commercial: Campbell's Soups; Cepacol; "Meet the Press"; NBC Boxing Tour"; Kaopectate; Advil; Gas-X; Poli-Grip.)
  20. Basketball / Miller
  21. Good Night

February 19, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 19, 1989
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Satanic Verses / Iran / Reaction
  3. Louisiana / Politics / Duke
  4. Tower / Appointment
  5. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Pepperidge Farms; Cepacol.)
  6. South Africa / Mandela
  7. Israel / Violence / Peace Efforts
  8. USSR / Elections
  9. Japan / Earthquake
  10. (Commercial: Buick Reatta; Whirlpool Home Appliances; MCI; Freedent; Red Lobster.)
  11. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  12. (Commercial: Fixodent; Contac; Quality Inns; Aqua-Fresh; "Channel 2 News.")
  13. Sports: United States Olympic Committee, Boxer Mercer
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Eagle Summit; Dristan Nasal Spray; Old English Polish; Eagle Premier.)
  16. Los Angeles, California / Sound Quake
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 19, 1989
  1. Introduction Faith Daniels (New York City)
  2. Louisiana / Politics / Duke
  3. Tower / Appointment
  4. Satanic Verses / Iran
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Faith Daniels)
  6. (Commercial: 40+Bran Flakes; Buick Regal; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer.)
  7. South Africa / Mandela
  8. Middle East / Peace Efforts / Jerusalem
  9. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Oil of Olay; Poli-Grip; Gas-X.)
  10. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  11. Afghanistan / Rebel Talks
  12. (Commercial: Pepperidge Farms; Discover; Serta Mattresses; Kaopectate.)
  13. Inside Sunday (The Beatles)
  14. (Commercial: Natural Bran Flakes; Fleischmann's Light; Dow; Swanson.)
  15. Inside Sunday (The Beatles)
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 19, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Louisiana / Politics / Duke
  3. South Africa / Mandela
  4. Tower / Appointment
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  6. (Commercial: Cracklin' Oat Bran; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop- Insurance.)
  7. Afghanistan / Civil War
  8. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  9. (Commercial: First Nationwide Network; 40+Bran Flakes; Minwax.)
  10. United States Olympic Movement
  11. Brownsville, Texas / Central American Refugees
  12. Med.: AIDS / Drug
  13. (Commercial: Cepacol; Quaker State; Post Oat Flakes; Advil; Campbell's Soup; Contac.)
  14. Canada / Gander Plane Crash Investigation
  15. Syracuse, New York / Plane Landing
  16. (Commercial: MCI; Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel; "NBC Nightly News" Segments On Drugs; Campbell's Soup; Kaopectate; Maytag; Contac.)
  17. Sunday Journal (Special Rel.)
  18. Good Night

February 20, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 20, 1989
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Japan / Poll
  3. Satanic Verses / Reaction / Europe-Iran Relations
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson, Peter Jennings) [Scenes Shown From Tokyo, Japan.]
  5. (Commercial: Cream of Wheat; Contac; Subaru.)
  6. Tower / Appointment
  7. Japan / Government Scandal
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Eastern Airlines; Oatmeal Goodness Bread; Ricoh; Maalox Plus.)
  10. Japan / Economy / Success Story
  11. Japan / Economy / Investment in America
  12. Japan / Poll
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Scenes Shown From Tokyo, Japan.]
  14. (Commercial: Eagle Summit; Wheaties; Quality Inns; First Nationwide Network; Eagle Premier.)
  15. Middle East / Peace Efforts / Shevardnadze
  16. Riverside County, California / Plane Wreck
  17. Dallas, Texas / Museum
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Scenes Shown From McDonald's Corp. Restaurant In Tokyo, Japan.]
  19. (Commercial: Pam; Old English Polish; Ford; Common Sense Oat Bran; "Nightline".)
  20. Japan / Close Quarters
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 20, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Japan / Hirohito Burial
  3. The Satanic Verses / Reaction / Europe-Iran Relations
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Advil; Dow; Total Oatmeal; Subaru.)
  6. Tower / Appointment
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. Brownsville, Texas / Central American Immigrants
  9. El Salvador / Peace Talks
  10. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Fiber One; MCI; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  11. Japan: Dawn of A New Era (Part I)
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  13. (Commercial: Citicorp; Metamucil; Le Menu Light Style.)
  14. US-Japan Relations / History
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 20, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. The Satanic Verses / Reaction / Europe-Iran Relations
  3. Israel / Violence / Middle East / Peace Efforts
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Eagle Summit.)
  6. Tower / Appointment
  7. Louisiana / Polls / Duke
  8. Sirhan / Interview
  9. Dallas, Texas / Museum
  10. (Commercial: Eastern Airlines; Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran; Tylenol.)
  11. Spotlight (Drugs: The Losing Battle) (Part I)
  12. Tomorrow's Weather
  13. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattress; MCI; Wheaties; AARP.)
  14. California / Charter Plane Crash
  15. Brownsville, Texas / Central American Immigrants
  16. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Dristan; California Prune Board)
  17. Japan / Hirohito Burial
  18. Good Night

February 21, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 21, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  4. Tower / Appointment
  5. Louisiana / Politics / Duke
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Subaru; MCI.)
  8. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  9. South Africa / Mandela
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Japan's Penchant For Reading Comic Books Noted; Scenes Shown.]
  11. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Natural Bran Flakes; Ricoh; Western Union; Eagle Summit.)
  12. Japan-US Relations / Bus. Dealings / American Companies
  13. Japan-US Relations / Bus. in America / Smyrna, Tennessee
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Japan's Hunger For Information Cited; Scenes Shown From Tokyo.]
  15. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Epson; Grey Poupon; Citicorp.)
  16. Economy: Inflation
  17. Stock Market Report (S: Bob Schieffer)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Japan's Protection of Its Own Rice Farmers Noted; Scenes Shown.]
  19. (Commercial: Ford Escort; Cepacol; Quality Inns; AT&T; "Channel 2 News.")
  20. Japan-US Relations / Video Games
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 21, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  3. Tower / Appointment / Satanic Verses
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins; Eastern Airlines.)
  6. Economy: Inflation
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. South Africa / Mandela
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Dristan; Fiber One; Dr. Scholl's Back Guard; Preparation H.)
  11. Dawn of A New Era (Part II)
  12. (Commercial: MCI; Maalox Plus; Sinutab; Subaru.)
  13. Japan / American Emigrants
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 21, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  3. The Satanic Verses / Reaction
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Special K; Red Lobster.)
  6. Tower / Appointment
  7. Economy: Inflation
  8. New York / Condom Dance
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Total; Chrysler Corp.; Preparation H.)
  11. Weather: Tornadoes / Floods
  12. Louisiana / Politics / Duke
  13. (Commercial: Eagle Summit; Post Oat Flakes; Carnival Cruise Lines; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins; Eagle Premier.)
  14. Commentary (The Satanic Verses: Freedom of Speech)
  15. Tomorrow's Weather
  16. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Juicy Juice; "Today"; Contac; Mazola Light Margarine; Fiber One.)
  17. New York City / Heroin Bust
  18. Spotlight (Drugs: The Losing Battle) (Part II)
  19. Good Night

February 22, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 22, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  3. Economy: Inflation, Consumer Price Index, Stock Market Report
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Western Union; Sani-Flush; Pennzoil.)
  6. Tower / Appointment
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. Supreme Court / Child Abuse
  9. Louisiana / Politics / Duke
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Vending Machines In Streets of Tokyo Noted; Scenes Shown.]
  11. (Commercial: Shredded Wheat; Eagle Premier; Maalox Plus; Eagle Summit.)
  12. Japan / Society / Family and Business Life
  13. Japan / Women In Workplace
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Sale of Earthquake Kits In Japan Noted; Scenes Shown.]
  15. (Commercial: Quality Inns; First Nationwide Network; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  16. Middle East / Peace Efforts / USSR -Israel-PLO
  17. Satanic Verses / Iran
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Portraits On Japanese Yen Noted.]
  19. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Campbell's Soup; Dow; Mazola Light; "Channel 2 News.")
  20. Japan / Society
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 22, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Japan-US Relations / Economy
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Buick; Dristan Nasal Spray; Dr. Scholl's Back Guard.)
  5. Supreme Court / Child Abuse
  6. Tower / Appointment
  7. Middle East / Peace Efforts / USSR -Israel-PLO
  8. Satanic Verses / Booksellers
  9. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Cream of Wheat; Campbell's Special Request Soup; Quaker State.)
  10. Japan: Dawn of A New Era (Part III)
  11. (Commercial: Le Menu Light Style; Coldwell Banker; Total; Subaru.)
  12. Japan / Money
  13. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 22, 1989
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment
  3. Economy: Inflation, Consumer Price Index
  4. Japan-US Trade / Boeing
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  6. (Commercial: Dow; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. Satanic Verses / Iran
  9. Supreme Court / Child Abuse
  10. Louisiana / Politics / Duke
  11. (Commercial: Fiber One; United States Sprint; Aqua-Fresh.)
  12. Spotlight (Drugs: The Losing Battle) (Part III)
  13. (Commercial: MCI; Tender Chops; Grecian Formula; Eastern Airlines.)
  14. Middle East / Peace Efforts / USSR -Israel-PLO
  15. Commentary (USSR : Afghanistan War)
  16. Men and Housework
  17. Tomorrow's Weather
  18. (Commercial: No Nonsense Pantyhose; Quaker State; "Today"; Campbell's Special Request Soup; Maalox Plus; California Prune Board; No Nonsense Pantyhose.)
  19. Bush / Japan Visit
  20. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  21. Good Night

February 23, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 23, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  3. Tower / Appointment
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Dristan Nasal Spray; Oatmeal Goodness Bread.)
  6. Japan / Bush's Day / Middle East Peace / USSR -Israel-PLO
  7. Economy: Prime Rate
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [New Emperor Akihito As Symbol of Change In Japan Noted; Scenes Shown.]
  9. (Commercial: Quality Inns; Sinutab; Just Right; Coldwell Bank Realty.)
  10. Japan / World Role
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Role of New Imperial Family In Japan Noted; Scenes Shown of Princess Michiko.]
  12. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Smucker's; Ford; Ricoh; Contac.)
  13. Japan / Women Accepted For Volunteer Emergency Service (US Navy Women's Reserve) of Change
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [New Crown Prince Naruhito Shown.]
  15. (Commercial: Century 21; Eagle Summit; Tylenol; Reach Toothbrush; Eagle Premier; "Channel 2 News.")
  16. Japan / Imperial Tutor
  17. Japan / Hirohito Legacy
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 23, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Tower / Appointment
  3. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Fiber One; Medipren; AARP; Rolaids.)
  6. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  7. (Commercial: Special K; Maxwell House Rich French Roast; Precision Tune; California Prune Board)
  8. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties; Chrysler Corp.; Contac; Fiberall.)
  10. Tower / Appointment
  11. Sullivan / Hhigh School Appointment
  12. Economy: Prime Rate
  13. Lukens Indictment
  14. USSR / Chernobyl
  15. Satanic Verses / Hostages in Lebanon
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Post Oat Flakes; Dow; Anacin; Kaopectate.)
  18. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 23, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  3. Tower / Appointment
  4. Japan / Bush's Day / Middle East Peace
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Product 19; AT&T.)
  7. Sullivan / Hhigh School Appointment
  8. Wright / Investigation
  9. Lukens Indictment
  10. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Buick Reatta; Dow; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop- Ins; Buick Reatta.)
  13. Satanic Verses / Iran / Lebanon Hostages
  14. USSR / Chernobyl
  15. Barbara Bush / Asian Tour
  16. Japan / Women
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Sqs.; Chrysler Corp.; Pepperidge Farm Desserts; Dristan; MCI; Cepacol.)
  18. Commentary (Japan)
  19. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: Anacin; Dentu-Creme; "Today"; Contac; Juicy Juice; Total; Quaker State.)
  22. Japan / History
  23. Good Night

February 24, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 24, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Chrysler; Quality Inns; Pepperidge Farms.)
  5. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  6. Economy: Interest Rates, Stock Market
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Tokyo Stock Exchange and Stock-Related Scandal In Japanese Government Noted; Scenes Shown.]
  8. (Commercial: Post Oat Flakes; Dow; Oatmeal Goodness Bread; Mazola Light.)
  9. Philippines / Aquino Government
  10. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  11. (Commercial: Fiberall; Century 21; Total and Total Corn Flakes; Citicorp.)
  12. Japan-US Relations / Japan's Image of America
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings) [Scenes Shown From Japanese Tea Ceremony.]
  14. (Commercial: Ford Escort; Ricoh; Crunchy Tender Chops Dog Food; Red Lobster; "Channel 2 News.")
  15. Japan / Civility
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 24, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  3. Economy: Interest Rates, Stock Market
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Kellogg's 40+Bran Flakes; Dristan; Precision Tune.)
  6. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  7. Louisiana / Duke
  8. India / The Satanic Verses
  9. (Commercial: Dow; Nescafe; Subaru; MCI.)
  10. Japan-US Relations / Akihito
  11. China / Bush Visit
  12. (Commercial: Epson Computers and Printers; Tylenol Sinus; Post Oat Flakes; Gas-X.)
  13. Showa, Japan / (Part II)
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 24, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Ford; Mueslix.)
  5. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  6. Navy / Balian Case
  7. India / The Satanic Verses
  8. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: MCI; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Grey Poupon Mustard; Cream of Wheat.)
  11. Economy: Interest Rates
  12. Cancer Report
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Fixodent; AT&T; Eagle Premier.)
  15. Japan / Hirohito Funeral
  16. (Commercial: Pennzoil; Fiber One; "Sunday Today"; Dristan Nasal Spray; Quaker State.)
  17. Japan-China Relations / Takeshita Stmt.
  18. US-China Relations / Changes
  19. Good Night

February 25, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 25, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 25, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Bush / China Visit / China's Foreign Relations
  3. Bush / China Visit / Tower Appointment
  4. China / Economy Conds. / Capitalism
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: No Nonsense Pantyhose; Le Menu; Dr. Scholl's Back Guard; Product 19.)
  7. Washington Notebook (China)
  8. (Commercial: Buick Reatta; Cream of Wheat; Dow.)
  9. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  10. South Africa / Mandela / Stompie's Funeral
  11. USSR -Iran Relations
  12. Satanic Verses / New York City Protest
  13. (Commercial: California Prune Board; AARP; Depend; Kaopectate.)
  14. China / Billiards
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 25, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Bush / China Trip
  3. Bush's Day / Tower Appointment / Interest Rates / Asian Visit
  4. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  6. (Commercial: Dow; Product 19.)
  7. South Africa / Mandela / Stompie's Funeral
  8. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker Realty; Dimetapp; Grecian Formula.)
  9. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  10. Med.: Pesticides
  11. Yellowstone National Park / Animals
  12. Griffith Joyner
  13. (Commercial: Sinutab; Total; Wheel of Fortune; February 25, 1964: The Championship" On NBC "Sportsworld"; Gas X; Quaker State; Advil; No Nonsense Pantyhose.)
  14. Bush / China Visit / Dissidents and Human Rights
  15. Good Night

February 26, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 26, 1989
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Alcohol Stmt. / Bush
  3. Bennett / Smoking
  4. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Western Union; Cepacol.)
  5. Middle East / Peace Efforts / USSR -Iran Relations
  6. Satanic Verses / Reactions
  7. China, PR / Bush Visit / Dissidents and Human Rights
  8. Israel / Violence / Gaza
  9. (Commercial: Quality Inns; AT&T; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer; Freedent.)
  10. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  11. Honduras / Plane Crash
  12. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Advil; Century 21; Buick Century; ABC News "World News Tonight" and "Nightline".)
  13. Sports: College Basketball, Colby College
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker Realty; Fixodent; Ricoh; Good Morning American")
  16. Barbara Bush / China Trip
  17. Fitzwater-Powers Marriage
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 26, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. China, PR / Bush Visit / Dissidents and Human Rights
  3. China, PR / Purple Bamboo Park
  4. China, PR / Beijing
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: California Prune Board; Dimetapp; Campbell's Soup; Taster's Choice.)
  7. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  8. (Commercial: Buick Skylark; MCI; Anusol; V8.)
  9. USSR -Iran Relations / Shevardnadze-Khomeini Talks / Satanic Verses"
  10. Pakistan / Karachi Bombing
  11. (Commercial: Dow; All-Bran; Red Lobster.)
  12. Inside Sunday (Pacific Century)
  13. (Commercial: Quaker State; Juicy Juice; Fixodent; Serta Mattresses.)
  14. Inside Sunday (Pacific Century)
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 26, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Alcohol Statement
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Squares; Grecian Formula.)
  5. Bush / China Visit / Dissidents and Human Rights
  6. Bush / China Visit
  7. China, PR / Barbara Bush
  8. Bush / Korea Visit
  9. Bush / Korea Visit
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  11. (Commercial: Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Grey Poupon; Milk- Bone; Dow.)
  12. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  13. USSR -Iran Relations / Shevardnadze-Khomeini Meeting / Satanic Verses
  14. Satanic Verses / Great Britain
  15. Chicago, Illinois / Mayoral Election
  16. Football / Dallas Cowboys / Landry
  17. (Commercial: Crispix; Gas-X; "NBC Nightly News"; California Prune Board; Contac; MCI; Crispix.)
  18. Kiker's Capital (Washington, DC Lawyers)
  19. Good Night

February 27, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 27, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Bush / Tower / Appointment / Alcohol Stmt.
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Imodium A-D; Eagle Premier.)
  5. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  6. Med.: Pesticides / Report
  7. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Whirlpool Home Appliances; Ford; Renuzit Roommate; Vanish Drop-Ins; Fiberall.)
  10. Atlanta, Georgia / Illegal Aliens
  11. Chicago, Illinois / Mayoral Election
  12. Eldridge Death
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Citicorp; Aqua-Fresh; Dristan Nasal Spray; Subaru.)
  15. Bush / South Korea Visit / US-Korean Relations
  16. Hungary-Romania Relations / Human Rights
  17. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Discover; Continental Airlines; "Channel 2 News.")
  18. Boxing / Ruddock
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 27, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Alcohol Stmt.
  3. Bush / Visits
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Eastern Airlines; Maalox Plus; Dristan.)
  6. Bush / South Korea Visit / US-Korean Relations
  7. China, PR / Bush Visit / Dissidents
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Juicy Juice; Taster's Choice; Wheaties.)
  10. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  11. Younis Trial
  12. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  13. (Commercial: Grecian Formula; Subaru; Medipren.)
  14. Satanic Verses / Reactions
  15. US-USSR Relations / American Drs. Visit
  16. (Commercial: Fixodent; California Prune Board; Subaru; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner.)
  17. Football / Dallas Cowboys Sale / Landry Dismissal
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 27, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Bush / Tower / Appointment / Alcohol Stmt.
  3. Bennett / Smoking
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Kellogg's All-Bran; Eagle Premier.)
  6. Bush / Arrival
  7. Bush / South Korea Visit / US-Korean Relations
  8. China, PR / Bush Visit / Dissidents
  9. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  10. Iran/Contra Affair / Secord
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Grecian Formula; Maalox Plus; Grey Poupon Mustard; Cream of Wheat.)
  13. Atlanta, Georgia / Illegal Aliens
  14. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  15. Tomorrow's Weather
  16. (Commercial: Advil; Juicy Juice; Nescafe; Special K; Lysol Basin, Tub and Tile Cleaner; Love My Carpet.)
  17. California / Gun Control
  18. New York City / Goetz Appeal
  19. (Commercial: Dow; Folgers; "Today"; California Prune Board; Mazola Light Margarine.)
  20. Spotlight (Death and Deceit)
  21. Good Night

February 28, 1989

• ABC Evening News for February 28, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Sears; Rolaids; Aqua-Fresh.)
  5. Supreme Court / Public Empls.
  6. New York / Shoreham Nuclear Plant
  7. Economy: Sears
  8. Smokeless Cigarettes
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Eagle Premier; Weight Watchers; United States Sprint; Mylanta-II.)
  12. Venezuela / Unrest
  13. South Africa / Mandela
  14. Yugoslavia / Ethnic Unrest
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Dristan Nasal Spray; Western Union; Post Oat Flakes; Le Menu.)
  17. American Agenda (Drugs: Crack Addiction)
  18. (Commercial: Sears; Product 19; Carnival Cruise Lines; "Channel 2 News.")
  19. Bromby Rocking Chairs
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 28, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  3. Venezuela / Unrest
  4. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Sears; Eastern Airlines; Old English Furniture Polish; Subaru.)
  7. Airline Safety / Aging Planes
  8. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  9. Economy: GNP, United States Trade
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Fixodent; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; Dow.)
  12. Drug Survey / Teenagers
  13. Drug Abuse / Crank
  14. (Commercial: Sears; Sine-Aid; Mylanta-II.)
  15. Chicago, Illinois / Mayoral Election
  16. Lorenz Death
  17. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Subaru; Le Menu Light Style; Wheaties; Le Menu Light Style.)
  18. Hollywood, California / Trademark War
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 28, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Aqua-Fresh; Sears; Quaker Oat Sqs.)
  6. Airplane Safety / Aging Planes
  7. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  8. California / Gun Control
  9. Drug Abuse / Teenagers
  10. Smokeless Cigarettes
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Pam; Dow; Ford; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner.)
  13. Venezuela / Unrest
  14. USSR / Mental Hospitals / American Drs. Tour
  15. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Sealy Posturepedic Mattress; Eastern Airlines; Nutri-Grain.)
  16. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  17. Iran-Great Britain / Dipl. Relations
  18. Commentary (Rushdie: United States Protection)
  19. Tomorrow's Weather
  20. (Commercial: Sears; "Today"; Old English Furniture Polish; Polident; Pennzoil; Chicken Gravy Train.)
  21. Florida / Switched Baby / Twigg Case
  22. Good Night

Specials

• February 01, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 02, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 03, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 06, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• February 06, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush News Conference [15:09:00 - 15:09:40]
• February 06, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush News Conference- Intro [15:09:00 - 15:09:40]
• February 06, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [15:35:00 - 15:46:10]
• February 06, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush News Conference [15:00:00 - 15:35:00]
• February 06, 1989 - NBC|CBS|CNN Special - George Bush Announcement And Press Conference Re: Savings and Loan Plan [15:00:00 - 15:35:00]
• February 06, 1989 - PBS Special - The Power Game: The Unelected [21:00:00 - 21:57:00]
• February 07, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:04:00]
• February 08, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 08, 1989 - PBS Special - Frontline: Running With Jesse [21:00:00 - 21:57:00]
• February 09, 1989 - ABC Special - Bush Address- Intro [20:00:00 - 20:07:00]
• February 09, 1989 - ABC Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [20:55:00 - 21:02:00]
• February 09, 1989 - ABC Special - Bush News Conference- Democratic Response- Analysis [21:20:00 - 21:21:30]
• February 09, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:53:00 - 24:22:00]
• February 09, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush Report to Congress [20:00:00 - 21:21:00]
• February 09, 1989 - CBS|ABC|NBC|CNN Special - George Bush Budget Address To Congress [20:00:00 - 21:21:00]
• February 09, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush Address to Congress- Intro [20:00:00 - 20:07:00]
• February 09, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush Address to Congress- Analysis [20:55:00 - 21:02:00]
• February 09, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush Address to Congress- Democratic Response- Analysis [21:20:00 - 21:28:00]
• February 09, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush Address to Congress- Intro [20:00:00 - 20:07:00]
• February 09, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush Address to Congress- Analysis [20:55:00 - 21:02:00]
• February 09, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush Address to Congress Democratic Response- Analysis [21:20:00 - 21:21:00]
• February 10, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:58:00]
• February 13, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 13, 1989 - PBS Special - The Power Game: The Presidency [21:00:00 - 21:58:00]
• February 14, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:02:00]
• February 15, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 16, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 17, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 20, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 21, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 21, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush News Conference [21:39:00 - 21:54:00]
• February 21, 1989 - CBS|CNN|NBC Special - George Bush Press Conference [09:39:00 - 09:54:00]
• February 21, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [21:53:00 - 21:55:00]
• February 21, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [21:53:00 - 21:58:00]
• February 22, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 23, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:06:00]
• February 24, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 27, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:59:00]
• February 28, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]

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