March 1989 Broadcast Index

Evening News

March 1, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 1, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  3. Senate / Confirmations
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Cream of Wheat; Sears.)
  6. Chicago, Illinois / Mayoral Election
  7. Charlotte, North Carolina / Illegal Aliens
  8. Venezuela / Unrest
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Dallas, Texas / Adams Case
  11. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker Realty; Honda; Imodium-Ad; Reach Toothbrush.)
  12. Med.: Children's Health
  13. Med.: Vitamins
  14. Steroids / Canada / Johnson / Smuggling
  15. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  16. Satanic Verses / Reaction / USSR
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Sears; Aqua-Fresh; Subaru; Epson; Mylanta-II.)
  19. American Agenda (Drugs: Drug Treatment Centers.)
  20. (Commercial: Dow; Eastern Airlines; Dristan Nasal Spray; Le Menu; "Channel 2 News.")
  21. Iceland / Beer
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 1, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  3. Tower / Appointment
  4. Senate / Confirmations
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Sears; Sugar Twin; Carnival Cruise Lines; Subaru.)
  7. Economy: Personal Income
  8. Sears / Price Reductions
  9. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Union Strike
  10. Dallas, Texas / Adams Case
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Honda; Eastern Airlines; Anacin.)
  13. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  14. (Commercial: Sears; Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais; Fiberall.)
  15. Med.: Children's Health
  16. Canada / Johnson / Steroids
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Crispix; Subaru Justy; Discover; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  18. California / Freeze-Dried Books
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 1, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Sears.)
  5. US-Mexico / Drug Trafficking
  6. New York City / DEA Officer Murder
  7. Canada / Johnson / Steroids
  8. Tomorrow's Weather
  9. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Grey Poupon Mustard; Cream of Wheat; Color Tile.)
  10. Sears / Price Reductions
  11. Med.: Vitamins
  12. (Commercial: AT&T; Red Lobster; Sears; Dristan; Preparation H.)
  13. Kemp / Homeless
  14. Commentary (Tower Confirmation)
  15. Senate / Confirmation
  16. Dallas, Texas / Adams Case
  17. Busey / Motorcycle Helmets
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: Eastern Airlines; AT&T; "Today"; Maalox Plus; Contac.)
  20. Iceland / Beer
  21. Good Night

March 2, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 2, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Tower Appointment / Senate Debate
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; AT&T.)
  5. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  6. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. Television / Programming and Advertisers
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Nasal; Le Menu; Western Union; Maalox Plus.)
  10. West Germany / Missing Soldier
  11. Venezuela / Unrest
  12. European Economy Community / Environment
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Bufferin; Continental Airlines; Honda; United States Sprint; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner.)
  15. American Agenda (Family: Battered Wives)
  16. (Commercial: AT&T; Tylenol; Reach Toothbrush; Mueslix; "Nightline".)
  17. Congress / 200th Anniversary
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 2, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Venezuela / Unrest
  3. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  4. Tower Appointment / Senate Debate
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Pepperidge Farms Desserts; Subaru Justy; Coldwell Banker; Depend.)
  7. Iran-Great Britain Relations / Satanic Verses
  8. West Germany / Spy Ring
  9. (Commercial: Honda; Dristan; Sunsweet Prunes; Color Tile.)
  10. Television / Programming and Advertisers
  11. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Dow; Red Lobster.)
  12. Baseball / Mets / Boggs Scandal
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Advil; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; Discover.)
  15. Washington / Sea Lions
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 2, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Maalox Plus.)
  5. Tower Appointment / Senate Debate
  6. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  7. Venezuela / Unrest
  8. Tomorrow's Weather
  9. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer; Wheaties; Eastern Airlines.)
  10. Spotlight (Condor II)
  11. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Dow; Ford; Nutri-Grain.)
  12. Med: Measles Epidemic
  13. Canada / Johnson / Steroids
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Dristan Nasal Spray; Color Tile; Weight Watchers Desserts; Gas-X.)
  16. Commentary (February: Black History Month / Jackson)
  17. Chicago, Illinois / American Flag Controversy
  18. Good Night

March 3, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 3, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Just Right; Subaru.)
  5. Tower Appointment / Senate / Other Candidates
  6. Iran/Contra Affair / McFarlane
  7. Armaments / Laser
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; John Deere; Medipren; Reach Toothbrush.)
  10. Skinheads / California / Portland, Oregon
  11. Economy: Minimum Wage, Index of Economy Indicators, Stock Market
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Subaru; Contac; Product 19; Continental Airlines.)
  14. Satanic Verses / Iran
  15. Middle East / US-PLO Relations
  16. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  17. (Commercial: Maalox Plus; Crunchy Tender Chops; Philips Light Bulbs; Honda; "20/20".)
  18. Person of The Week (Jerome Robbins)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 3, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  4. Science / Ozone Layer Conference
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Honda; Color Tile; Sugar Twin; Easy-Off Microwave Oven Cleaner.)
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / McFarlane
  8. Defense Department / Laser
  9. Space / Shuttle Program
  10. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Wheaties; Contac; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  11. Tower Appointment / Senate
  12. Economy: Economy Indicators
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Depend; Eastern Airlines; Maalox Plus; Quaker State.)
  15. Venezuela / Unrest
  16. Med.: Mentally Ill Homeless
  17. (Commercial: Discover; Preparation H; Subaru; Sinutab.)
  18. Missouri / Fishing
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 3, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Economy: Minimum Wage / Leading Indicators
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais.)
  6. Tower Appointment / Senate
  7. McFarlane / Sentencing
  8. Rushdie / Satanic Verses / Iran
  9. US-Iran Relations / Utah Snakebite Victim
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Sanka; Mueslix.)
  12. Hawaii / United Airlines Fuselage Accident
  13. Hawaii / Oil Spill
  14. Tomorrow's Weather
  15. (Commercial: Dristan; No Nonsense Pantyhose; 2000 Flushes; Polident; Ford; Discover; Anacin.)
  16. Defense Department / Laser
  17. Hungary / US-Europe Relations / Weapons Reductions
  18. USSR / Computer Espionage
  19. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; California Prune Board; No Nonsense Pantyhose; Color Tile; Mazola Light Margarine.)
  20. Assignment American (Black and Blue)
  21. Good Night

March 4, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 4, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 4, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 4, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Economy: Time-Warner Merger
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; AT&T.)
  6. Great Britain / London Train Crash
  7. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  8. (Commercial: Preparation H; Discover; Northwest Airlines; California Prune Board)
  9. Skinheads / California / Growth
  10. (Commercial: Bufferin; Oil of Olay; AT&T; Kaopectate; Cortaid.)
  11. Espionage / New Orleans, Louisiana / Computer Spy Ring
  12. US-Japan Relations / Fighter Plane
  13. (Commercial: Just Right; Quaker State; "Sunday Today"; NBC College Basketball; Contac; Weight Watchers; Mazola Light.)
  14. England / The Old Curiosity Shop
  15. Good Night

March 5, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 5, 1989
  1. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  2. New York City / Drugs / Trans. Workers
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Dristan Nasal Spray; Mazola Light.)
  4. Tower / Appointment
  5. Government Ethics
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  7. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Pepperidge Farms; Le Menu; Northwest Airlines; Red Lobster.)
  8. China / Tibet / Violence
  9. Vienna, Austria / Baker and Arms Talks
  10. PLO-US Relations
  11. (Commercial: Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Mylanta-II; Puerto Rico; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Continental Airlines; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  12. Sports: College Basketball, Phoenix Suns
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  14. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Maalox Plus; Fixodent.)
  15. Exercise / Passive Body Toning
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 5, 1989
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Environment / Ozone Conference
  4. China / Tibet / Violence
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Susan Spencer)
  6. (Commercial: Puerto Rico; Pella Window Store; Red Lobster; Dow.)
  7. Tower / Appointment
  8. PLO-US Relations
  9. Vienna, Austria / Baker and Arms Talks
  10. Japan / Takeshita Assassination Attempt
  11. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  12. Italy / Dante's Tomb
  13. (Commercial: Subaru; Grey Poupon; Dristan: Discover.)
  14. Inside Sunday (Ethics)
  15. (Commercial: Subaru; Pepperidge Farm; Fixodent; Taster's Choice.)
  16. Inside Sunday (Ethics)
  17. (Commercial: Continental Airlines; Easy-Off Microwave Oven Cleaner; Subaru; California Prune Board)
  18. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  19. West / Earthquakes
  20. Dallas, Texas / Weather
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 5, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today

March 6, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 6, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike / Shuttle
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Rolaids; K Mart Fish American Sale.)
  5. Tower / Appointment
  6. Vienna, Austria / Conventional Weapons Conference
  7. USSR / Protest
  8. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. Supreme Court / Drunk Driving
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Pepperidge Farms; Smucker's; Mueslix.)
  12. China / Tibet / Unrest
  13. Environment / Ozone Layer Conference
  14. Solar Flares
  15. California / Skinheads
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Pledge; Maalox Plus; Ford Trucks; Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Red Lobster.)
  18. American Agenda (Environment: Right To Know Act)
  19. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; AT&T; Advil; Weight Watchers; "Nightline".)
  20. USSR / History / Kuropaty
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 6, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Airport Sec. / Fines
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Discover; Mylanta-II; Efferdent; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.)
  6. Vienna, Austria / Baker and Arms Conference
  7. Space / Shuttle Program
  8. (Commercial: Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; Anbesol; Pella Windows; Maalox Plus.)
  9. Dallas, Texas / Weather
  10. Glasgow, Scotland / Train Collision
  11. Washington, DC / Younis Trial
  12. China / Tibet / Unrest
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Sunsweet Prunes; Polident; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  14. Med.: Drs. and Bus.
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Sugar Twin; Post Oat Flakes; Ben-Gay Warming Ice; Depend.)
  17. Washington / Sea Lions
  18. Mississippi / Catfish-Birds
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 6, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Grey Poupon Mustard; Special K.)
  5. Tower / Appointment
  6. Vienna, Austria / Baker and Arms Conference
  7. USSR / Protest
  8. China / Tibet / Unrest
  9. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Ex-Lax; Tylenol; Reach Toothbrush.)
  10. Spotlight (Elderly: Board and Care)
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Maalox Plus; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Crafted With Pride in the USA; Cream of Wheat.)
  13. Winter Weather
  14. Solar Eclipse
  15. Supreme Court / Drunk Driving
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; California Prune Board; "Today"; Contac; Mazola Light Margarine; ERA Realty.)
  18. Sneaker Wars
  19. Good Night

March 7, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 7, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Advil; Pella Window Store; Puerto Rico.)
  5. Bush / News Conference
  6. US-USSR Relations / Baker-Shevardnadze Meeting
  7. China / Tibet / Unrest
  8. Iran-Great Britain Relations
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Maalox Plus; K Mart Fish American Sale; Carnival Cruise Lines; Bayer; Minwax.)
  11. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  12. West / Illegal Hunting
  13. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Fiberall; Dristan; Post Oat Flakes; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Ford.)
  16. American Agenda (Med.: Infant Mortality)
  17. (Commercial: Cream of Wheat; Sunsweet Prune Juice; Gravy Train; Serenity; "Nightline".)
  18. Lubbock, Texas / Bush
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 7, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Tower / Appointment / Senate / Bush Press Conference
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Sanka; Natural Bran Flakes; Quaker State; Fiberall.)
  6. Howard University / Protest / Atwater
  7. Kitty Dukakis
  8. Solar Eclipse
  9. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Raisin Nut Bran; Puerto Rico; Tylenol.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Baker-Shevardnadze Meeting
  11. USSR / Arms Control / Navy
  12. Iran-Great Britain Relations
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Dristan; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Ex-Lax; Fasteeth.)
  15. China / Tibet / Unrest
  16. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  17. (Commercial: Product 19; Nescafe; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; ERA Real Estate.)
  18. Costa Rica / Rain Forests
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 7, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  5. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  6. Bush / Press Conference
  7. Howard University / Protests / Atwater
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Crispix; 2000 Flushes; Polident; Pennzoil; Crispix.)
  10. China / Tibet / Unrest
  11. Philippines / Aquino Government / Human Rights
  12. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Just Right; AT&T; Ford.)
  13. West / Poaching Sting
  14. Kitty Dukakis
  15. Commentary (Senate and Tower)
  16. Solar Eclipse
  17. Tomorrow's Weather
  18. (Commercial: Anbesol; Fasteeth; Nescafe; Oldsmobile; Ex-Lax.)
  19. Steroids / Johnson
  20. Baseball / Abbott
  21. Good Night

March 8, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 8, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike / Lorenzo / Organized Labor- Airlines Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House; K Mart Fish American Sale.)
  5. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  6. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  7. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. Mate Traits
  9. (Commercial: Pella Window Store; Pennzoil; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Preparation H; Pledge.)
  10. Iran / Great Britain, United States Relations
  11. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  12. US-PLO Relations
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Ford; United States Sprint; 40+Bran Flakes; K Mart Fish American Sale; Weight Watchers.)
  15. South Africa / Integration
  16. Roman Catholic Church / US
  17. (Commercial: John Deere; Grey Poupon; Milk-Bone; Philips Light Bulbs; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  18. Black Women in America / Photography Exhibit
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 8, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  3. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike / Organized Labor-Airlines Relations
  4. Senate / Minimum Wage
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais; Ex-Lax; Fasteeth; Dristan.)
  7. US-PLO Relations
  8. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  9. Great Britain-Iran Relations / Expulsions
  10. (Commercial: Depend; Le Menu Light Style; Sunsweet Prune Juice; Maalox Plus.)
  11. Great Britain-France Relations / Trains
  12. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Grecian Formula; Total; Polident.)
  13. Alcohol / Children
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; United States Sprint; Oil of Olay; Contac.)
  16. Beauty / Lip Service
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 8, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Senate
  3. US-Japan Relations / Mitsubishi / Libyan Chemical Plant
  4. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Just Right; Maalox Plus.)
  7. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Cream of Wheat; Bayer; Direct.)
  10. International Women's Day / Israel
  11. Med.: Fetal Test
  12. Tomorrow's Weather
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Nescafe; Product 19; Bufferin.)
  14. Great Britain-Iran Relations / Expulsions
  15. California / Rushdie Book / Stevens Controversy
  16. Atwater / Howard University
  17. Commentary (Eastern Strike / United States Airlines)
  18. Ashlock Death
  19. (Commercial: Metamucil; Maxwell House Rich French Roast; Dristan.)
  20. To Be An American
  21. Afghanistan / Children of War
  22. Good Night

March 9, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 9, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Tower / Appointment / Senate Vote / Other Candidates
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Shredded Wheat.)
  5. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike / Bankruptcy / Lorenzo
  6. Eastern Airlines / Strike / Impact On Workers
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Nuveen; Pella Window Store; Mazola Light.)
  9. Defense Department / Corruption Investigation
  10. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  11. Med.: Common Cold
  12. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Philips Light Bulbs; Sunsweet Prunes; Ford Trucks; Western Union.)
  13. Poland / Elections
  14. Bush / For. Debt Policy
  15. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Pennzoil; Le Menu; "Nightline".)
  18. Kitty Dukakis
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 9, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tower / Senate Vote / Other Candidates
  3. Tower / Government Standards and Ethics
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Crispix; Oil of Olay; Le Menu Light Style; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  6. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike / Bankruptcy / Lorenzo
  7. Defense Department / Corruption Investigation
  8. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Thompson's Water Seal; Dristan Nasal Spray; Kaopectate.)
  9. Bush / War On Drugs
  10. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16; Bufferin; Sugar Twin; Ex-Lax.)
  11. South Africa / Apartheid
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Tylenol; Maalox Plus; Cortaid; Quaker State.)
  14. Med.: Common Colds
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 9, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Tower / Senate Vote
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Grey Poupon Mustard; Cream of Wheat; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors.)
  5. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike / Bankruptcy / Lorenzo
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Red Lobster; Advil.)
  8. Med.: Common Colds
  9. Health / Board and Care Homes: Elderly
  10. Bush / War On Drugs
  11. Tomorrow's Weather
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Special K; Roman Meal Bread; Quaker State.)
  13. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  14. US-Japan Relations / Fsx Plane Tech.
  15. Defense Department / Corruption Investigation
  16. Commentary (Tower / Senate Debate)
  17. Kitty Dukakis
  18. (Commercial: Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Gaines Gravy Train; "Today"; Cortaid; Maalox Plus; Quaker Oat Sqs.)
  19. Working Mothers / Discrimination
  20. Good Night

March 10, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 10, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Defense Department / Cheney / Senate
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Made in the United States of America Label.)
  5. San Diego, California / Rogers Bomb / Iran Link
  6. Iran / Satanic Verses
  7. (Commercial: Ford; Puerto Rico; Pledge; Product 19.)
  8. Canada / Plane Crash
  9. Airplanes / Boeing
  10. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  11. Economy: Unempl., Stock Market
  12. Economy: Savings and Loans
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Riopan Plus; Contac; Oldsmobile; Glidden Paint.)
  15. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  16. Roman Catholic Church / US
  17. (Commercial: Tylenol; Quaker Oat Squares; ERA Real Estate; AT&T; "20/20.")
  18. Person of The Week (Sam Nunn)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 10, 1989
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Defense Department / Cheney / Senate
  3. San Diego, California / Rogers Bomb / Iran Link
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  5. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; Puerto Rico; Polident; Red Lobster.)
  6. Canada / Plane Crash
  7. Airplanes / Boeing
  8. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  9. Economy: Unempl.
  10. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / McFarlane Testimony
  11. Brady / Third World Debt Plan
  12. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Kellogg's All-Bran; Dr. Scholl's Back Guard; Pepperidge Farm Desserts.)
  13. Health / Apples: Chemical Treatments
  14. (Commercial: Tylenol; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Kaopectate; Efferdent.)
  15. Dukakis / Massachusetts Government
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Hallmark; Pella Windows; Sinutab.)
  18. Spring / Amusement Parks
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 10, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Defense Department / Cheney / Senate
  3. San Diego, California / Rogers Bomb / Iran Link
  4. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / McFarlane Testimony
  5. Bush / Ethics Report
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Crispix; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  8. Economy: Unempl.
  9. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  10. Tomorrow's Weather
  11. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Bufferin; Ford.)
  12. Bush / Third World Debt Plan
  13. Tibet, China, PR / Demonstrations
  14. Iran / Drug Abuse
  15. (Commercial: Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Product 19; Milk-Bone; Roman Meal Bread; Taster's Choice.)
  16. Health / Apples: Alar
  17. For The Record / Kennedy-Cornwall-Clark
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; California Prune Board; Anacin; Polident; Kaopectate.)
  20. Assignment American (Cafe Society)
  21. Good Night

March 11, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 11, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 11, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. San Diego, California / Rogers Van Bombing
  3. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  4. Canada / Plane Crash
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Natural Bran Flakes; Bufferin; Philips Light Bulbs; Nescafe.)
  7. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  8. Washington Notebook (Sharing Tech. With Japan)
  9. (Commercial: California Prune Board; Grecian Formula; Hallmark; Riopan Plus.)
  10. USSR / Mental Hospitals / United States Visit
  11. USSR / Gorbachev
  12. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Mercedes Benz 300 Class; Serta Mattresses.)
  13. South Africa / Apartheid
  14. Latin American / Debts
  15. Afghanistan / Government
  16. (Commercial: Special K; Dr. Scholl's Back Guard; Philips Light Bulbs; Rolaids.)
  17. Demo. Leaders Conference
  18. College Basketball / Siena College
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 11, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (London, England)
  2. San Diego, California / Rogers Van Bomb
  3. Pakistan-US Relations / Bhutto Interview
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Special K.)
  6. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  7. Demo. Leaders Conference
  8. (Commercial: Hallmark; Bufferin; Grey Poupon; Milk-Bone.)
  9. Wright / Investigation
  10. Med.: Women and Pain Killers
  11. (Commercial: Product 19; Fleischmann's Light; AT&T; Efferdent; Contac.)
  12. Roman Catholic Church / Vatican Banking Scandal
  13. USSR / Mental Hospitals / United States Visit
  14. (Commercial: Rolaids; Cortaid; The Players Championship; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaners; Polident; Kaopectate; Quaker State.)
  15. Pakistan / Bhutto Interview
  16. Good Night

March 12, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 12, 1989
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle / Discovery Launch
  3. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  4. Public Opinion / Bush, Dukakis
  5. (Commercial: Western Union; Made in the United States of America Label.)
  6. Middle East / Bush-Arens Meeting
  7. San Diego, California / Rogers Car Bombing
  8. Afghanistan / Civil War
  9. (Commercial: Century 21; Philips Lights Bulbs; Pepperidge Farms; Le Menu; Folgers.)
  10. Protests / Chicago, Illinois / USSR
  11. USSR / Gorbachev
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. (Commercial: Bayer; Minwax; Cream of Wheat; United States Sprint; Red Lobster; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  14. Sports: College Basketball, Abbott
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. (Commercial: Rolaids; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Mazola Light; "Good Morning American")
  17. Ireland / Dublin's Ponies
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 12, 1989
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / Civil War
  3. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio: Susan Spencer)
  5. (Commercial: 40+Bran Flakes; STP: Red Lobster; Puerto Rico.)
  6. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike / Miami, Florida
  7. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Subaru; United States Sprint; Fleischmann's Light; Milk-Bone.)
  8. Middle East / Bush-Arens Meeting / New York City Conference
  9. South Africa / Botha / Dutch Reformed Church
  10. (Commercial: Just Right; Buick Riviera; ERA Real Estate; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaners.)
  11. Inside Sunday (Housing)
  12. (Commercial: Mercedes Benz 300 Class; MCI: Le Menu; John Deere.)
  13. Inside Sunday (Housing)
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 12, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today

March 13, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 13, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Chile / Imported Fruit
  3. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Amana.)
  6. Middle East / Bush-Arens Meeting
  7. San Diego, California / Rogers Van Bombing
  8. California / Gun Control
  9. (Commercial: Advil; Puerto Rico; Sunsweet Prunes; Western Union; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  10. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  11. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  12. Wright / Investigation
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Gravy Train; Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Mylanta-II; Thompson's Water Seal; Buick Reatta.)
  15. American Agenda (Environment: Wetlands)
  16. (Commercial: Discover; Fleischmann's Light; Serenity; "Nightline".)
  17. Hollywoods / Legal Issue
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 13, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  3. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  4. Defense Department / SDI/Star Wars Program
  5. Middle East / Bush-Arens Meeting
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Sunsweet Prunes; Riopan Plus 2.)
  8. New York City / Teamsters Settlement
  9. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  10. Chile / Imported Grapes
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; United States Sprint; Efferdent; John Deere Lawnmower.)
  12. South Africa (R) / President
  13. Afghanistan / Civil War
  14. (Commercial: Depend; Discover Card; Subaru; Maalox Plus.)
  15. California / Gun Control
  16. Bennett / Drug Czar
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Grecian Formula 16.)
  19. Working Mothers / Discrimination
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 13, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  3. Northern Lights
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  6. New York City / Teamsters Settlement
  7. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  8. (Commercial: Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner; Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  9. San Diego, California / Rogers Van Bombing
  10. Middle East / Bush-Arens Meeting
  11. Romania / Politics and Government
  12. South Africa (R) / President
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Hallmark; Ocean Spray Cran-Fruit; Nasal Spray; MCI.)
  15. Spotlight / Day Care Crisis (Part I)
  16. For The Record / Stolar-Bennett-Brady
  17. California / Gun Control
  18. Tomorrow's Weather
  19. (Commercial: Mazola Light Margarine; Ex-Lax; "Today"; United States Sprint; Cortaid; Weight Watcher's Desserts; Roman Meal Bread.)
  20. Maine / Sea Urchins
  21. Good Night

March 14, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 14, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  3. Apples / School Ban
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Pam.)
  6. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons Ban
  7. Gun Control / Canada vs. US
  8. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  9. (Commercial: United Airlines; Mylanta-II; Nuveen.)
  10. Med.: AIDS / AZT
  11. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  12. Economy: Budget
  13. Econ: Savings and Loan
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Bufferin; Century 21; Made in the United States of America Label; Western Union; Total.)
  16. Hijacker's Trial
  17. Lebanon / Civil War
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Discover; Carnival Cruise Lines; "Nightline".)
  20. American Agenda (Education: Intelligences)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 14, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons Ban
  3. Chile / Imported Fruit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Crispix; Metamucil; Dristan; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  6. Med.: AIDS / AZT
  7. Economy: Foreign Trade Deficit
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Hallmark; Advil; Maalox Plus; Cortaid.)
  10. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  11. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  12. Hijacker's Trial
  13. Lebanon / Civil War
  14. (Commercial: Lysol Basin, Tub and Tile Cleaner; Love My Carpet; Red Lobster; Fiber One.)
  15. Indiana / Prison Furlough Murder
  16. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; MCI; Mylanta-II.)
  17. Dangers of Modern Living
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 14, 1989
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Chile / Imported Fruit
  3. Apples / School Ban
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  6. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons Ban
  7. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  8. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  9. Bush / Nicaragua: Contras
  10. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cran-Fruit; Grey Poupon Mustard; United Airlines.)
  11. South Africa (R) / Botha
  12. Afghanistan / Civil War
  13. Hijacker's Trial
  14. Tomorrow's Weather
  15. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in the USA; AT&T; Imodium A-D; Reach Toothbrush; Pennzoil; Discover.)
  16. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  17. Commentary (Bush Record)
  18. Economy: Savings and Loan
  19. Stock Market Report
  20. (Commercial: MCI; Milk-Bone; "Today"; Maalox Plus; 2000 Flushes; Polident.)
  21. Spotlight / Day Care Crisis (Part II)
  22. Good Night

March 15, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 15, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  3. Med.: Life Expectancy
  4. Med.: AIDS
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Pennzoil; Century 21.)
  7. Child Care / Bush, Senate Plans
  8. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  9. Economy: Foreign Trade, Stock Market
  10. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: AT&T; Quaker Oat Squares; Efferdent; Mazola Light; Precision Tune.)
  13. Greece / Papandreou
  14. Hungary / Celebrations
  15. Middle East / Sinai / Taba
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Fiber One; Oldsmobile; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Haley's M-O; Minwax.)
  18. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  19. Rehnquist / Judges' Pay
  20. (Commercial: Cracklin' Oat Bran; Anacin; Dristan; Ford; "Nightline".)
  21. American Agenda (Education: Intelligences)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 15, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  3. California / Gun Control
  4. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  5. (Commercial: Hallmark; Kellogg's Sqs.; Efferdent; Puerto Rico.)
  6. Child Care / Bush
  7. Med.: Life Expectancy
  8. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  9. (Commercial: Maxwell House; Discover; Total; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.)
  10. Economy: Foreign Trade Deficit
  11. Econ: Automobile Sales
  12. IRS / Tax Returns
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Buick Regal; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; Kaopectate.)
  15. Afghanistan / Civil War
  16. Hungary / Demonstrations
  17. (Commercial: Sine-Aid; Sea Ray Boats; Anbesol; Post Bran Flakes.)
  18. Guns / United States Attitude
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 15, 1989
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  3. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Grey Poupon Mustard; Milk-Bone; AT&T.)
  6. Child Care / Bush Plan
  7. Spotlight: Day Care Crisis (Part III)
  8. Med.: Life Expectancy
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: United Airlines; Bufferin.)
  11. US-USSR Relations / Espionage Charges
  12. Hungary / Demonstrations
  13. US-Japan Relations / Fsx Project
  14. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  15. Commentary (Gun Control: Assault Weapons)
  16. For The Record / O'Connor, Rushdie, Runyan
  17. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Fiber One; Maalox Plus; MCI; Kaopectate; Contac.)
  18. Alcohol Consumption
  19. Good Night

March 16, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 16, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation / Warnings
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Anacin; John Deere.)
  5. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  6. Apples / School Bans
  7. Telephones / Long Distance Rates
  8. Economy: Housing Starts, Stock Market
  9. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Freedent; Mazola Light; ERA Real Estate; Oldsmobile.)
  12. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  13. West Germany / Espionage
  14. USSR / Farm Policy
  15. Satanic Verses / Reaction
  16. San Diego, California / Rogers Car Bombing
  17. Lebanon / Anderson Kidnapping
  18. (Commercial: Mercury; Discover; Pledge; Tender Chops; Procraft Fishing Boats.)
  19. American Agenda (Med.: Alzheimer's Disease)
  20. (Commercial: Total; MCI; Century 21; Serenity; "Nightline".)
  21. Jukeboxes
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 16, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Med.: Passive Smoking / Cervical Cancer
  3. Gun Control / Semi-Automatics Weapons
  4. Mexico-Texas Drug Connection / Raid
  5. Scotland / Pan Am Crash / Investigation / Warnings
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Riopan Plus 2; Discover; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  8. Nicaragua / Contra Aid
  9. El Salvador / Elections
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran; Grecian Formula 16; John Deere; Dristan.)
  11. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  12. General Motors Corporation / Cruise Control Investigation
  13. Economy: Housing Starts
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Fiber One; Depend; Taster's Choice; Puerto Rico.)
  16. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  17. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  18. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; Ben-Gay; Post Oat Flakes; Sunsweet Prune Juice.)
  19. Lebanon / Anderson Kidnapping
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 16, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. Scotland / Pan Am Crash / Investigation / Warning
  3. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  4. Apples / School Bans
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Crispix; Sealy Posturepedic Mattress; Kellogg's Crispix.)
  7. E. Germany / Espionage
  8. Jalalabad, Afghanistan / Unrest
  9. USSR / Farm Policy
  10. Nicaragua / Prisoner Release
  11. El Salvador / Elections
  12. Tomorrow's Weather
  13. (Commercial: Haley's M-O; Thompson's Water Seal; Kibbles 'N Bits; Grecian Formula 16.)
  14. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  15. Alaska / Oil Drilling
  16. National Parks / Wildlife Preservation
  17. Washington / Meningitis Outbreak
  18. Med.: Passive Smoking / Cervical Cancer
  19. General Motors Corporation / Cruise Control Investigation
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: United Airlines; Taster's Choice; MCI; Advil.)
  22. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  23. Commentary (Bush Administration / Cheney Appointment)
  24. For The Record / Bush, Rushdie, Anderson
  25. (Commercial: Hallmark; Oil of Olay; "Today"; Kaopectate; Cortaid.)
  26. Good Night

March 17, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 17, 1989
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (New York City)
  2. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  3. Economy: Wholesale Prices / Bush
  4. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  6. (Commercial: United Airlines.)
  7. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  8. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  9. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  11. (Commercial: Total and Total Corn Flakes; K Mart; Sunsweet Prune Juice; Dristan.)
  12. Sports / Steroids / Canada Hearings
  13. College Basketball / Siena College
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  15. (Commercial: Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Weight Watchers; MCI; Mercury; Mylanta-II.)
  16. El Salvador / Elections
  17. Nicaragua / Political Prisoners Release
  18. Submarine Detection
  19. Israel / Guerrillas
  20. Lebanon / Car Bombing
  21. Italy / Bell Tower Collapse
  22. (Commercial: Maytag; Precision Tune; Gravy Train; Carnival Cruise Lines; "20/20".)
  23. Person of The Week (James Brady)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 17, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  3. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  4. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  5. Illegal Immigration / Ireland
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Bufferin; Oldsmobile; John Deere Lawnmowers; Natural Bran Flakes.)
  8. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  9. Israel / Guerrillas
  10. (Commercial: Subaru; Imodium A-D; Anbesol; Discover.)
  11. Nicaragua / Political Prisoners Release
  12. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  13. (Commercial: Dristan; Raisin Nut Bran; Anacin; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  14. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  15. Wright / Investigation
  16. Bush / Dogs
  17. (Commercial: Tucks; Bayliner/Brunswick Corp.; Nescafe; Fiber One.)
  18. Northern Ireland / Unrest / Integrated School
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 17, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  3. Apples / Alar
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in the USA; Fiber One.)
  6. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Inflation / Stock Market
  7. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  8. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; United Airlines; Red Lobster.)
  9. Defense Department / Cheney Appointment
  10. Nicaragua / Political Prisoners Release
  11. El Salvador / Elections
  12. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Investigation
  13. Tomorrow's Weather
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Folgers; Oldsmobile; Maalox Plus.)
  15. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  16. Drought / Northeast
  17. New York City / St. Patrick's Day
  18. Bush / Dogs
  19. (Commercial: 40+Bran Flakes; MCI; "Meet the Press"; Anbesol; Contac; Polident.)
  20. Assignment American / A Mother's Wish
  21. Good Night

March 18, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 18, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 18, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 18, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle / Discovery
  3. Ft. Worth, Texas / Plane Crash
  4. England / Airport Security
  5. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  7. (Commercial: United Airlines; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Weight Watchers.)
  8. El Salvador / Elections
  9. (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Oil of Olay; Nasal.)
  10. Washington, DC / Murders
  11. Spain / Drugs
  12. (Commercial: Advil; United Airlines; AT&T; Milk-Bone.)
  13. California / Smog Plan
  14. Ecotopia / Environment
  15. White House / Millie
  16. Netherlands / Polar Bears
  17. (Commercial: Crispix; AT&T; "Meet the Press"; The Players Championship"; "NBA Game of The Week"; Cortaid; Kaopectate; Crispix.)
  18. California / Earthquake Ride
  19. Good Night

March 19, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 19, 1989
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador / Elections
  3. USSR / Protests
  4. Airlines Security / Collins / England Airport
  5. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  6. (Commercial: Advil; Grey Poupon; Fleischmann's Light.)
  7. Washington, DC / Murders
  8. Barry Investigation
  9. San Diego, California / Drug Raid
  10. Wild Horses / Abuse
  11. (Commercial: MCI; Fasteeth; Raisin Nut Bran; Philips Light Bulbs; Century 21.)
  12. Politics / Republican Party
  13. San Juan Capistrano, California / Swallows
  14. (Commercial: Freedent; United Airlines; Western Union; Haley's M-O; Minwax; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  15. Sports: College Basketball, San Diego Padres
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  17. (Commercial: Weight Watchers; ERA Real Estate; United States Sprint; "Good Morning American")
  18. Jacksonville, Florida / Hitler's Yacht
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 19, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 19, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / Elections
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Grey Poupon; Milk-Bone; MCI.)
  5. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Warnings
  6. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  7. Thornburgh / Strike Forces
  8. USSR / Protests / Yeltsin
  9. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Squares; United States Sprint; United Airlines; Swanson; Ex-Lax.)
  12. Wright / Investigation
  13. (Commercial: ERA Real Estate; Aqua-Fresh; "NBC Nightly News"; Fiber One; Cortaid; Kaopectate.)
  14. Sunday Journal (Spain)
  15. Good Night

March 20, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 20, 1989
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Wright / Investigation / Florida Land Deal
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  4. (Commercial: United Airlines; Mylanta-II.)
  5. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  6. Crime / Murders, Drugs, Guns
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  8. (Commercial: The Travelers; Pella Window Store; Precision Tune; Ben-Gay.)
  9. Airline Security / Great Britain / Pan Am Plane Crash
  10. Eastern Airlines / Shuttle / Strike
  11. Stock Market Report (S: Ted Koppel)
  12. Israel / Jewish Leaders Meeting / PLO
  13. Middle East / US-PLO Relations
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  15. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Smucker's; Mercury; Teleflora; Serenity.)
  16. El Salvador / Washington, DC Protests / Elections
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  18. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; AT&T; K Mart; "Nightline".)
  19. Baseball / Rose, Adams, Player-President Rel.
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 20, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / Elections
  3. USSR / Protests
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Kellogg's Sqs.; Baskin Robbins; Dristan.)
  6. Nuclear Power Plants / NRC
  7. Eastern Airlines / Shuttle / Strike
  8. Airline Security / Pan Am Crash
  9. (Commercial: The Travelers; Freedent Gum; Pella Windows; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  10. Israel / PLO
  11. Northern Ireland / Police Murders
  12. Gun Control / Assault Weapons
  13. Washington, DC / Curfews / Teens
  14. (Commercial: Pam; Jiffy Lube/Pennzoil; Subaru; Anbesol.)
  15. Chicago, Illinois / Mayoral Race
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Buick Reatta; Bufferin; Total Raisin Bran; Buick Reatta.)
  18. Kabul, Afghanistan / Unrest
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 20, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / Elections / United States Policy
  3. South Korea / Referendum
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Nutri-Grain.)
  6. South Korea / Helicopter Crash
  7. Kegworth, England / Plane Crash / Investigation
  8. Eastern Airlines / Shuttle / Strike
  9. Louisiana / Oil Rig Fire
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: The Travelers; United Airlines; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  12. Spotlight / The Bahamas Connection
  13. Ault / Gen. Elec.
  14. Washington, DC / Curfews / Teens
  15. Tomorrow's Weather
  16. (Commercial: Lysol Pine Action; Lysol Spray; Red Lobster; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran.)
  17. Wright / Investigation
  18. Parkin / Suicide Attempt
  19. For The Record / Bush, Adams, Gotti
  20. (Commercial: Preparation H; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; "Today"; Anacin; Contac; Roman Meal Bread.)
  21. New Jersey / Clark
  22. Good Night

March 21, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 21, 1989
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Bush / Minimum Wage
  3. Stock Market Report (S: Ted Koppel)
  4. US-Japan Relations / Fsx Plane
  5. Supreme Court / Drug Tests / Government Workers
  6. Washington, DC / Crime
  7. Dallas, Texas / Adams Case
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  9. (Commercial: Ford Probe GT; Pledge; Dristan.)
  10. Wright / Investigation / Florida Land Deal
  11. Economy: Savings and Loans
  12. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike / Pilots
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  14. (Commercial: Century 21; Whirlpool Home Appliances; Philips Light Bulbs; Puerto Rico; Serenity.)
  15. USSR / Elections
  16. Navy / Trident Missile
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  18. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; MCI; Mylanta-II; Andersen Windows and Patio Doors.)
  19. American Agenda (Drugs: Crack In Rural American)
  20. (Commercial: United Airlines; Subaru; Mazola Light; "Nightline".)
  21. Italy / Soviet Watches
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 21, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy: Interest Rates
  3. Economy: Savings and Loans
  4. Supreme Court / Drug Testing / Government Workers
  5. House of Reps. / Whistle-Blowers Bill
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Sine-Aid; Pella Windows; Tucks.)
  8. Bush / Mideast Conference
  9. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  10. Lebanon / Violence
  11. Malawi / International Aid
  12. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Ben-Gay Warming Ice; Baskin Robbins; Teleflora.)
  13. US-Japan Relations / Fsx Plane
  14. Navy / Trident Missile
  15. Army / Helicopters
  16. Brazil / Plane Crash
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's 40+Bran Flakes; Zebco Motorguide/Brunswick Corp.; Jiffy Lube/Pennzoil.)
  18. Dallas, Texas / Adams Case
  19. EPA / Aldicarb Ban
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; United States Sprint; Puerto Rico; Kaopectate.)
  22. Baseball / Rose
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 21, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Drug Tests / Government Workers
  3. Washington, DC / Crime
  4. Gun Control / Assault Weapons
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Grey Poupon Mustard; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  7. US-Japan Relations / Fsx Plane
  8. Navy / Trident Missile
  9. Economy: Consumer Prices
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: United States Sprint; Bufferin; Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran.)
  12. Middle East / US-PLO Relations
  13. Israel-PLO Relations
  14. South Africa / Sharpeville Massacre Anniversary
  15. South Africa (R) / Nyoka Murder
  16. (Commercial: United Airlines; MCI; Taster's Choice.)
  17. Hatfield / Shooting Incident
  18. Commentary (Bush / Assault Weapons)
  19. For The Record / Rose, Fletcher, Apples
  20. Tomorrow's Weather
  21. (Commercial: Folgers; The Travelers; "Today"; Weight Watchers Desserts; Kaopectate.)
  22. Homeless / School
  23. Good Night

March 22, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 22, 1989
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Baseball / Rose / Gambling
  3. Football / Rozelle
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  5. (Commercial: The Travelers; Teleflora; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  6. House of Reps. / Minority Whip
  7. Bush / Drugs
  8. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Hall
  9. Airline Security
  10. San Diego, California / Rogers Van Bombing
  11. US-PLO Relations / Meeting
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. (Commercial: Made in the USA; Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Pella Window Store; Subaru; John Deere.)
  14. Drought / Impact On Northeast and Kansas
  15. Air Pollution / Report
  16. Computer Virus / Hospitals
  17. Stock Market Report (S: Sam Donaldson)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  19. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Philips Light Bulbs; Buick Regal; Red Lobster.)
  20. American Agenda (Med.: Board and Care Homes)
  21. (Commercial: Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Puerto Rico; Century 21; K Mart; "Nightline".)
  22. Catfish
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 22, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Air Pollution / Government Report
  3. House of Reps. / Minority Whip
  4. House of Reps. / Minimum Wage
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Hall
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; The Travelers; Pella Windows; Puerto Rico.)
  8. Defense Department / Corruption Investigation
  9. Florida / Colombian Cocaine Indictments
  10. Bush / Drugs / Gun Control
  11. Barbara Bush / Children: AIDS
  12. (Commercial: Pam; Depend; Red Lobster.)
  13. Football / Rozelle
  14. Baseball / Rose / Gambling
  15. New York City / Gaf Mistrial
  16. Space Shuttle / Atlantis
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's 40+Bran Flakes; Subaru; Riopan Plus 2.)
  19. US-PLO Relations / Meeting
  20. Illegal Immigration / Central American
  21. (Commercial: Metamucil; Total Raisin Bran; Dristan.)
  22. Timber Ind. vs. Northern Spotted Owl
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 22, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Florida / Colombian Cocaine Indictments
  3. Bush / Drugs
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Mueslix; United Airlines.)
  6. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Hall
  7. House of Reps. / Minority Whip
  8. Civil Rights Commission / Apache Indian Controversy
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: AT&T; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal; Crafted With Pride in the USA.)
  11. Air Pollution / Government Report
  12. (Commercial: Imodium A-D; Reach Toothbrush; Sealy Posturepedic Mattress; Hallmark; Grecian Formula 16.)
  13. US-PLO Relations / Meeting
  14. USSR / Elections
  15. Commentary (Rushdie: Satanic Verses)
  16. Thailand / Roopkachorn Visa
  17. Tomorrow's Weather
  18. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cran-Fruit; Kellogg's Sqs.; "Today"; MCI; Roman Meal Bread.)
  19. Football / Rozelle
  20. Baseball / Rose / Gambling
  21. Good Night

March 23, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 23, 1989
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Airport Security / Federal Aviation Administration Bulletin Disclosure / Heathrow Airport
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Lysol Pine Action and Lysol Spray.)
  5. Nuclear Fusion
  6. US-USSR Relations / Dipls. Expelled
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Hall
  8. Baseball / Rose and Gambling
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  10. (Commercial: Bayliner Boats/Brunswick Corp.; Nuveen; Grey Poupon; Milk-Bone.)
  11. House of Reps. / Minimum Wage
  12. Denver, Colorado / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  13. Washington, DC / Crime
  14. Dallas, Texas / Adams Case
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  16. (Commercial: Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Puerto Rico; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Subaru Justy; Citicorp.)
  17. American Agenda (Drugs: Spring Break and Beer)
  18. (Commercial: MCI; United Airlines; Weight Watchers; "Nightline".)
  19. Virginia / Trappist Monastery vs. Developers
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 23, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nuclear Fusion
  3. Airport Security / Federal Aviation Administration Bulletin Disclosure
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Raytheon; Jiffy Lube/Pennzoil; No Nonsense; Anbesol.)
  6. Defense Department / Corruption Investigation
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Hall
  8. House of Reps. / Minimum Wage
  9. Economy: GNP
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Teleflora; Subaru; The Travelers; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  12. Denver, Colorado / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  13. Dallas, Texas / Adams Case
  14. (Commercial: Compaq Computers; Taster's Choice; No Nonsense Pantyhose; Puerto Rico.)
  15. US-USSR Relations / Dipls. Expelled
  16. Afghanistan / Unrest
  17. Defense Department / Trident Missile
  18. (Commercial: Raytheon; Tylenol; United States Sprint; Honda Power Equipment.)
  19. High School Basketball / Commercialism
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 23, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Airport Security / Federal Aviation Administration Bulletin Disclosure
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Riopan Plus 2; AT&T.)
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Hall
  6. Defense Department / Corruption Investigation
  7. Nicaragua / Contra Aid
  8. House of Reps. / Minimum Wage
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: No Nonsense Pantyhose; Grey Poupon Mustard; Milk- Bone; Maytag Appliances; Contac.)
  11. Baseball / Rose and Gambling
  12. Lewis / Cong. Hearing: Steroids
  13. Mexico / Agent Evacuations
  14. (Commercial: United Airlines; MCI; Mueslix; No Nonsense Pantyhose; Cortaid.)
  15. Yucca Mt., Nevada / Nuclear Waste
  16. Commentary (SandLs)
  17. For The Record / Abortion Protests / Adams
  18. Tomorrow's Weather
  19. (Commercial: Maxwell House Rich French Roast; Buick Regal; "Today"; AT&T.)
  20. Colorado / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  21. Washington, DC / Crime
  22. Good Night

March 24, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 24, 1989
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua / Bush-Cong. Accord
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  5. (Commercial: Subaru; Raytheon.)
  6. Missiles / Defense Department and Air Force
  7. Airport Security / Europe
  8. (Commercial: AT&T; Ford Ranger; Nuveen.)
  9. Alaska / Oil Spill
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  11. (Commercial: Anusol; Compaq Computers; Freedent; MCI.)
  12. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  13. Florida / Crime / Lawrence Murder
  14. New York City / Steinberg
  15. Continental Airlines / Flight Attendants Strike
  16. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  17. Air Force / Satellite Launch
  18. (Commercial: Raytheon; Mazola Light; Precision Tune; Made in the United States of America Label; "20/20".)
  19. Person of The Week (Dick Clark)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 24, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. Nicaragua / Bush-Cong. Accord
  4. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  5. New York City / Steinberg
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; Mylanta-II; Sunsweet Prunes; Post Bran Flakes.)
  8. Good Friday / Observances
  9. Israel / Palestinian Unrest
  10. (Commercial: Jiffy Lube/Pennzoil; The Travelers; Preparation H; Subaru.)
  11. USSR / Elections / Yeltsin
  12. South Africa / Hunger Strike
  13. Air Force / Satellite Launch
  14. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Advil; Maxwell House Rich French Roast.)
  15. Television Evangelists / Money
  16. Wheeler / Oscars
  17. (Commercial: Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Philips Light Bulbs; Taster's Choice.)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 24, 1989
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / Bush-Cong. Accord
  3. Two Forks, Colorado / Dam
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Dristan; AT&T; Riopan Plus 2.)
  6. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Reagan
  7. Good Friday / Observances
  8. IBM / Airline Hijackings
  9. (Commercial: Gravy Train; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Minwax Polyshades; Crafted With Pride in the USA; MCI.)
  10. Alaska / Oil Spill
  11. Atomic Energy / Three Mile Island Anniversary
  12. Tomorrow's Weather
  13. (Commercial: Tylenol; Reach Toothbrush; Taster's Choice; Ocean Spray Cran-Fruit; Grey Poupon Mustard.)
  14. Abortion Protests
  15. New York City / Steinberg
  16. Drugs / Gang Sentence
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Common Sense Oat Bran; MCI; "Meet the Press"; Roman Meal Bread; Aqua-Fresh; Cortaid.)
  18. Assignment American: Something Else
  19. Good Night

March 25, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 25, 1989
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 25, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. Afghanistan / Civil War
  4. USSR / Elections / Yeltsin
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz 190 Class; Cortaid; Fasteeth; Nutri-Grain.)
  7. Israel / Violence / West Bank
  8. Washington Notebook (Camp David Accords)
  9. Greece / Rashid Extradition
  10. (Commercial: Precision Tune; Milk-Bone; Riopan Plus; Ben-Gay.)
  11. Gun Control / Semi-Automatic Weapons
  12. Washington, DC / Murders / Tourism
  13. Abandoned Children
  14. (Commercial: Philips Lights Bulbs; Pella Window Store; Sinutab; Depend.)
  15. United Airlines / Flight 820
  16. South Korea / Demonstrations
  17. (Commercial: Hallmark; Kaopectate; Precision Tune; Fasteeth.)
  18. Environment: South Platte River / Sand Hill Cranes
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 25, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Mary Alice Williams (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. United Airlines / Flight 820
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Mary Alice Williams)
  5. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; 40+Bran Flakes.)
  6. USSR / Elections / Yeltsin
  7. E. Germany / Escape
  8. (Commercial: Wheaties; Ocean Spray Cran-Fruit; Compaq Computers.)
  9. Middle East / Lebanon Civil War / Arab Leaders / Camp David
  10. Yugoslavia / Riot
  11. Los Angeles, California / Anti-Abortion Protests
  12. Miami, Florida / Lawrence Death
  13. (Commercial: Folgers; Buick Regal; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; AT&T.)
  14. Econ: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania / Steel Industry, New Inds.
  15. (Commercial: Dristan; Kaopectate; NBC Sports World; Contac; Cortaid; Mazola Light; Ecotrin.)
  16. Zildjian Cymbals
  17. Good Night

March 26, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 26, 1989
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR / Elections / USSR
  3. Bush Administration / Nicaragua Deal
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House; MCI; Fasteeth.)
  5. Alaska / Oil Spill
  6. Iran / Hijacking
  7. San Diego, California / Rogers Van Bombing
  8. Airport Security / British Incident
  9. (Commercial: Epson; Total Raisin Bran; Subaru Justy; Freedent.)
  10. Easter: Vatican, Middle East
  11. Middle East / Camp David Accords
  12. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Buick Regal; Anacin; Philips Lights Bulbs; Milk-Bone; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: College Basketball, Seles
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: United States Sprint; The Travelers; Good Morning American)
  16. Italy / Easter In Taranto
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 26, 1989
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. USSR / Elections / Yeltsin
  3. US-USSR Trade
  4. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Scowcroft
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Susan Spencer)
  6. (Commercial: Puerto Rico; Subaru; Mylanta-II; Raytheon.)
  7. Alaska / Oil Spill
  8. Baker / Nicaragua Deal
  9. Inside Sunday (Faith)
  10. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 26, 1989
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. USSR / Elections / Yeltsin
  3. USSR / Cosmonaut
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: MCI: Red Lobster.)
  6. Alaska / Oil Spill
  7. Scotland / Pan Am Plane Crash / Scowcroft
  8. Chile / Tainted Fruit
  9. (Commercial: 40+Bran Flakes; Buick Regal; United Airlines.)
  10. Afghanistan / Civil War
  11. Middle East / Camp David Accords
  12. (Commercial: AT&T; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Ecotrin; Mazola Light; The Travelers.)
  13. Kiker's Capital (Experts: Talking Heads)
  14. (Commercial: Swanson; Contac; United States Sprint; Weight Watchers; Cortaid; Kaopectate.)
  15. Sunday Journal (Hollywood: 1939, A Great Year)
  16. Good Night

March 27, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 27, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill / Investigation
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  4. (Commercial: Citicorp.)
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  6. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  7. Economy: Housing Sales and Mortgages
  8. Stock Market Report (S: Barry Serafin)
  9. Iraq-US Relations / Stark Attack
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  11. (Commercial: Pledge; Honda Lawnmowers; Puerto Rico; Nuveen; Century 21.)
  12. Bush / Gray
  13. USSR / Elections
  14. Yugoslavia / Unrest
  15. Guatemala / Prison Siege
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  17. (Commercial: AT&T; United Airlines; K Mart; Bufferin.)
  18. American Agenda (Med.: Med. Insurance.)
  19. (Commercial: Cracklin' Oat Bran; The Travelers; Tylenol; "Nightline".)
  20. Louisiana / Cajun Cooking
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 27, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. USSR / Elections
  4. Yugoslavia / Unrest
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: California Prune Board; Tylenol; Preparation H; Subaru.)
  7. Defense Department / Corruption Investigation
  8. San Diego, California / Rogers Van Bombing
  9. Guatemala / Prison Siege
  10. South Africa (R) / Hunger Strike
  11. (Commercial: MCI; Raisin Nut Bran; Ben-Gay; Puerto Rico.)
  12. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  13. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  14. Bush / Easter Egg Roll
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Discover; Fixodent; Wheaties; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  17. Atomic Power / Three Mile Island Anniversary
  18. (Commercial: Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Jiffy Lube/Pennzoil; Advil.)
  19. Great Britain / Sex Scandal
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 27, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill / Santa Barbara
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: The Principal; Efferdent; Rolaids.)
  5. USSR / Elections
  6. Guatemala / Prison Siege
  7. Iraq-US Relations / Stark Attack
  8. San Diego, California / Rogers Van Bombing
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: AT&T; Yoplait Light Yogurt; Pennzoil; Total.)
  11. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  12. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  13. Med.: Abortion Pill
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: John Deere Lawnmowers; Fixodent; Buick Regal; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  16. Congress / Minimum Wage Bill
  17. For The Record / Minkow
  18. Defense Department / Corruption Investigation
  19. State Department / Tutwiler Appointment
  20. (Commercial: Mueslix; Sealy Posturepedic Mattress; Polident.)
  21. F.A.O. Schwarz / Doll House
  22. San Diego, California / School For Homeless Children
  23. Good Night

March 28, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 28, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. France / Oil Spill
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; AT&T.)
  6. Iran / Politics
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Meese Testimony
  8. Yugoslavia / Unrest
  9. USSR / Space / Mars
  10. (Commercial: The Travelers; Better Homes and Gardens Realty; Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  11. School Bus Safety
  12. White House Staff / Drug Testing
  13. Maine / Legal Case
  14. Baseball / Rose and Gambling
  15. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  16. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird South Carolina; United Airlines; Jiffy Lube; Tylenol Sinus.)
  19. American Agenda (Med.: Safety In Workplace)
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Bufferin; Puerto Rico; AT&T; Quaker State; "Nightline".)
  22. Yachting / America's Cup
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 28, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Meese Testimony
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Raytheon; Tums E-X; Dristan; Total Raisin Bran.)
  6. Yachting / America's Cup
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: The Travelers; John Deere Lawnmowers; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; Puerto Rico.)
  9. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  10. School Bus Safety
  11. (Commercial: Discover; Tylenol; Wheaties.)
  12. Yugoslavia / Ethnic Unrest
  13. USSR / Elections
  14. USSR / Space / Mars
  15. Iran / Politics / Khomeini Purge
  16. (Commercial: Efferdent; John Deere Lawnmower; Raytheon; Citicorp.)
  17. Med.: Health Insurance / Elderly
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 28, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Milk-Bone; Discover Card.)
  5. Yachting / America's Cup
  6. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Meese Testimony
  7. White House Staff / Drug Testing
  8. Defense Department / B-1B Bombers
  9. Tomorrow's Weather
  10. (Commercial: The Travelers; Carnival Cruise Lines; Riopan Plus 2.)
  11. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  12. Counterfeit Money
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Tylenol Sinus; Red Lobster; Discover; Nutri-Grain.)
  15. Guatemala / Prison Siege
  16. Afghanistan / Civil War / Refugees
  17. Satanic Verses / Pakistan
  18. Commentary (USSR Elections)
  19. Yugoslavia / Unrest
  20. (Commercial: Ford; Post Bran Flakes; "Today"; Quaker State; California Prune Board; John Deere Lawnmower.)
  21. Ice Hockey / Gretzky
  22. Good Night

March 29, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 29, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill / Investigation / Impact
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: American Express.)
  5. Insider Trading / Milken Case
  6. Economy: Housing Sales, Index of Economy Indicators, Stock Market
  7. Cong., Government Workers / Pay Raise
  8. Bush / Millie
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Raytheon; Ford; Preparation H; Dristan.)
  11. School Bus Safety
  12. Space / Private Rocket
  13. France / Louvre / Pyramid of Glass
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Quaker State; The Travelers; Medipren.)
  16. American Agenda (Med.: Autism)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker Realty; Raytheon; Ford Taurus Sho; "Nightline".)
  19. Movie Preservation
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 29, 1989
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. Insider Trading / Milken Case
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: American Express; Gas-X; Efferdent.)
  6. Thornburgh / Money-Laundering Ring
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Meese
  8. Indiana / Senate Elec.
  9. Washington, DC / Cherry Blossoms
  10. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; General Motors; Total Raisin Bran.)
  11. Poland / Walesa
  12. Belgium / Moslem Mosque Murders
  13. France / Louvre / Pyramid of Glass
  14. (Commercial: Subaru; Tylenol Sinus; Puerto Rico; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  15. Cong., Government Empls. / Pay Raise
  16. Barbara Bush / Health
  17. Health Insurance / Benefits
  18. Economy: Index of Economy Indicators
  19. Stock Market Report
  20. (Commercial: Bufferin; Tums E-X; Dristan; Color Tile.)
  21. Films / Ads.
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 29, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill / Investigation
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; United States Sprint.)
  5. Insider Trading / Milken Case
  6. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Reagan
  7. Bush / Tax Breaks: Private School Tuition
  8. Tomorrow's Weather
  9. (Commercial: American Express; Preparation H.)
  10. Campbell / Death Penalty / New York Debate
  11. Commentary (Gun Control)
  12. Utah / Rocket Fuel Plant Explosion
  13. New Mexico / Commercial Rocket Launch
  14. USSR -Switzerland Relations / Advertising
  15. Japan / Pilot Suicide
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Bayer; Thompson's Water Seal; Taster's Choice; Color Tile; Riopan Plus 2.)
  18. Belgium / Moslem Mosque Murders
  19. France / Louvre / Pyramid of Glass
  20. Barbara Bush / Health
  21. Bush / Millie
  22. (Commercial: Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; AT&T; No Nonsense Pantyhose; Efferdent.)
  23. Oscars / Public Relations Campaign
  24. Good Night

March 30, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 30, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House; AT&T.)
  5. Eastern Airlines / Shuttle
  6. Central American Arms / Cuba, USSR , US
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. Pulitzer Prizes
  9. Oxford English Dictionary
  10. (Commercial: Raytheon; The Travelers; Tylenol.)
  11. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  12. Lebanon / Civil War
  13. USSR / Space Exploration / Advertising / Space Shuttle
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: United Airlines; Jiffy Lube; Advil; Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Red Lobster.)
  16. American Agenda (Environment: Oil Industry)
  17. (Commercial: Nuveen; Common Sense Oat Bran; Raytheon; "Nightline".)
  18. France / Hearing-Impaired
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 30, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill
  3. France / Oil Spill: Amoco Cadiz
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Subaru; Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran; Color Tile.)
  6. Central American Arms / Cuba, USSR , US
  7. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  8. Utah / Nuclear Fusion
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Tucks; Ecotrin; Total Raisin Bran; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.)
  11. Lebanon / Civil War
  12. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  13. Guatemala / Prison Siege
  14. (Commercial: Gas-X; Jiffy Lube/Pennzoil; Tylenol; Grape-Nuts.)
  15. Football / Sanders
  16. Chicago, Illinois / Sports: Agents-Athletes Trial
  17. Pulitzer Prizes
  18. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Anacin; Red Lobster; Puerto Rico.)
  19. Eastern Airlines / Machinists Strike
  20. Midwest / Drought
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 30, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill / Cordova
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Color Tile; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch.)
  5. Defense Department / Drugs: Military Role
  6. Oregon / Environment War
  7. Tomorrow's Weather
  8. (Commercial: Wheaties; AT&T; Taster's Choice; Milk-Bone.)
  9. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial / Reagan
  10. Central American Arms / Cuba, USSR , US
  11. Guatemala / Prison Siege
  12. Belgium / Moslem Mosque Murders
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Discover; The Travelers; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Dristan; California Prune Board)
  15. Pulitzer Prizes
  16. National Service Program
  17. Commentary (Federal Pay Raise)
  18. For The Record / Chappell, Powell, Abbott
  19. (Commercial: AT&T; Tylenol Sinus; "Today"; Milk-Bone; Post Bran Flakes.)
  20. Basketball / NCAA Tournament / Seton Hall
  21. Good Night

March 31, 1989

• ABC Evening News for March 31, 1989
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill / Impact
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Epson; Jiffy Lube.)
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  6. Eastern Airlines/ Shuttle
  7. Law: Disney / Copyright
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: John Deere Lawnmowers; AT&T; Kellogg's Squares.)
  10. South Africa / Namibia Indep.
  11. USSR -Cuba Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  12. USSR / Space
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Discover Card; United Airlines.)
  15. Sudan / Food Lift
  16. Immigration / USSR
  17. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Better Homes and Gardens Realty; Bull Worldwide Information Systems; Ford; Tylenol Sinus; "20/20".)
  19. Person of The Week (I.M. Pei)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 31, 1989
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill / Impact
  3. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Raytheon; Color Tile; Sinutab.)
  6. Iraq / Nuclear Weapons
  7. California / Gibraltar S&L
  8. Eastern Airlines / Shuttle
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Bufferin; Riopan Plus 2; Subaru; No Nonsense Pantyhose.)
  11. Yugoslavia / Ethnic Unrest
  12. Japan / Takeshita
  13. (Commercial: Total; Red Lobster; Advil; No Nonsense Pantyhose.)
  14. National Service Program
  15. France / Eiffel Tower
  16. (Commercial: The Travelers; Maxwell House Rich French Roast; Raytheon.)
  17. Tennessee / Horse Racing
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 31, 1989
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Oil Spill / Investigation
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Medipren; Reach Toothbrush; Ford.)
  5. Iran/Contra Affair / North Trial
  6. Chicago, Illinois / Mayoral Race
  7. California / Gibraltar S&L
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Dristan; Red Lobster; Kellogg's Sqs.)
  10. Spitak, Armenia / Earthquake
  11. USSR -Cuba Relations / Gorbachev Visit
  12. USSR / Economy: Farmers
  13. Paris, France / Fashion
  14. Tomorrow's Weather
  15. (Commercial: General Motors; Color Tile; Discover Card; Ecotrin; Rolaids.)
  16. Nuclear Fusion
  17. Pulitzer Prize / Photography
  18. (Commercial: Andersen Windows and Patio Doors; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch; Quaker State; Color Tile.)
  19. Assignment American / Gone Fishin'
  20. Good Night

Specials

• March 01, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:01:00]
• March 02, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:01:00]
• March 03, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 06, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 07, 1989 - ABC Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [10:38:00 - 10:41:00]
• March 07, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 07, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [10:38:00 - 10:43:00]
• March 07, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush News Conference [10:09:00 - 10:43:00]
• March 07, 1989 - NBC|ABC|CBS Special - George Bush Eastern Airlines Strike Announcement and Press Conference [10:09:00 - 10:43:00]
• March 08, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:00:00]
• March 09, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:15:00]
• March 10, 1989 - ABC Special - Bush News Conference- Intro [15:04:00 - 15:05:00]
• March 10, 1989 - ABC Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [15:26:00 - 15:28:00]
• March 10, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• March 10, 1989 - CBS Special - Bush News Conference- Analysis [15:26:00 - 15:28:00]
• March 10, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush / Cheney News Conference- Intro [15:01:00 - 15:05:00]
• March 10, 1989 - CNN Special - Bush / Cheney News Conference- Analysis [15:26:00 - 15:27:00]
• March 10, 1989 - NBC Special - Bush News Conference- Cheney Nomination [15:04:00 - 15:29:00]
• March 10, 1989 - NBC|ABC|CBS|CNN Special - George Bush Defense Secretary Nomination Announcement Bush/Richard Cheney Press Conference [15:04:00 - 15:29:00]
• March 13, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 14, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 15, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:32:00 - 24:31:00]
• March 16, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:01:00]
• March 16, 1989 - CBS Special - 48 Hours: Armed And Deadly [19:00:00 - 19:55:00]
• March 17, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:01:00]
• March 20, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:02:00]
• March 21, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:00:00]
• March 22, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 23, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 24, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 27, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• March 28, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 29, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [00:20:00 - 00:49:00]
• March 30, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:59:00]
• March 31, 1989 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:58:00]

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