January 1985 Broadcast Index

Evening News

January 1, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 1, 1985
  1. Introduction Steve Bell (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control Talks
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Advil Pain Reliever; Sanka Decaffeinated Coffee.)
  5. Abortion Clinic Bombings / Washington, DC Incident
  6. New York City Subway Shootings / Suspect
  7. Hijacking / Federal Aviation Administration Investigation
  8. Toll House Fire
  9. Winter Weather
  10. New Year's Events / Parades and Bowl Games
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Canon CP Copiers; Tums Sodium Free Antacid; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  13. Money Matters (Tax Indexing Changes)
  14. AT&T Breakup / Update On Consumers' Status
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat Cereal; Commodore 64 Computers; Liquid Plumr Liquid Drain Opener; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  17. El Salvador Conflict
  18. USSR / New Year's Celebration
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medicines; IBM Bus. Computer System; Rolaids Antacid; "Nightline".)
  21. 1985 Seen From The Past
  22. Good Night
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 1, 1985
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control Talks
  3. Tax Changes
  4. New York / Seat Belt Law
  5. Weather
  6. (Commercial: New Year's Celebrations; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Frozen Foods; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  7. American Airlines Hijacking
  8. New York City Subway Shootings Suspect
  9. Abortion Clinic Bombings / Washington, DC and Florida
  10. Missing Children
  11. (Commercial: New Year's Celebrations; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereals; Oil of Olay Lotion.)
  12. Fires / Toll House Restaurant / Bier Museum
  13. Land Use Issues / Black Ownership
  14. (Commercial: New Year's Celebrations; Super Strength Polident Denture Cleanser; Western Union.)
  15. Ireland (R) / Tinkers
  16. New Year's Celebration / France
  17. (Commercial: New Year's Celebrations; Listerine Mouthwash; AT&T; Liquid Plumr Liquid Drain Opener.)
  18. Music of J.S. Bach
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 1, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today

January 2, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 2, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Bolivia / Eastern Airlines Jet Crash
  3. (Commercial: Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; High Point Coffee.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control Talks / Special Report Re: Arms Control
  5. Norway / USSR Cruise Missile
  6. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Tucks Hemorrhoid Treatment; Firestone Tires; d-CON Rat and Mice Killer.)
  7. Money Matters (US-Japan Trade Relations)
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Interior Department / Clark Resignation
  10. New York City Subway Shootings
  11. (Commercial: Chrysler Dodge and Plymouth Cars and Trucks; Tums Sodium Free and Tums E-X Antacid; AT&T.)
  12. Special Assignment (Ethiopia Famine / Transfer of Jews To Israel)
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Preparation H; "Nightline".)
  15. New Congress / Indiana Congressional District Race Dispute
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 2, 1985
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Norway / USSR Missile
  3. US-Japan Relations / Trade
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items Outlined; High Point Coffee; General Mills Total Cereal.)
  5. Bolivia / Plane Crash
  6. Weather
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smokers' Polident Denture Cleanser; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  8. New York City Subway Shootings / Goetz's Return To New York City
  9. Abortion Clinic Bombings / Florida Arrests
  10. Immigration / Mariel Cubans and Crime Problem
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Deep-Heating Rub; Southeastern Conference Basketball; WTVF.)
  13. Poland / Priest Murder / Trial
  14. Westmoreland / CBS Lawsuit
  15. Federal Government / Career Employees
  16. Interior Department / Clark Resignation and Replacement / Offshore Oil Leasing
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Piaytex Bras and Girdles; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  18. Optical Telescope Plans
  19. 6-Day Race / Middleman
• NBC Evening News for January 2, 1985
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Relations / Trade
  3. Norway / USSR Missile
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: GTE; Extra-Strength Polident Denture Cleanser; Tums Sodium-Free and Tums E-X Antacids.)
  6. Bolivia / Plane Crash
  7. Interior Department / Clark Resignation
  8. Congress / Pac Influence
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereals; Folger's Coffee; Advil Pain Reliever.)
  11. Weather
  12. New York City Subway Shootings / Goetz Arraignment
  13. IRS / Fringe Benefit Taxes
  14. College Football / Brigham Young University
  15. (Commercial: Vicks' Formula 44 Cough Medicines; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Attic Blanket Insulation; Post Fruit & Fibre Tropical Fruit Cereal.)
  16. Special Segment (Terrorism and Counterterrorism) (Small Wars: Part I)
  17. (Commercial: Canon 350 Copiers; General Mills Total Cereal; "Today"; Encaprin Pain Reliever.)
  18. Oregon / Portland's New Mayor
  19. Good Night
  20. Good Night

January 3, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 3, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Deaver Resignation
  3. Commentary (Reagan Handlers)
  4. Congress / Opening Day / Issues
  5. Stock Market Report / Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: The New Chrysler Corp.; Chrysler Lebaron Gts Autos.)
  7. Bolivia / Plane Crash
  8. New York City Subway Shootings
  9. Abortion Clinic Bombings / Reagan Statement
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Firestone Auto Products; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medication.)
  12. USSR Missile
  13. Special Report (Star Wars)
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Brim Regular and Dark Roast Decaffeinated Coffees; Post Fruit & Fibre Tropical Fruit Cereal; AMC Jeep and Renault Autos; Riopan Plus Antacid.)
  16. Central American / Honduras / Nicaraguan Guerrillas
  17. Ethiopia Famine / Jews' Emigration To Israel
  18. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin Pain Reliever; Lanacane Ointment; Maalox Plus Antacid Tablets; "20/20" Television Show.)
  19. San Clemente Island Goats and Navy
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 3, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. White House Resignations
  3. Abortion Clinic Bombings
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  5. Finland / USSR Missile
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  7. USSR Defector
  8. Economy / New Home Sales
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Endust; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  11. Winter Weather
  12. Bolivia / Eastern Crash
  13. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  14. Pentagon / Polygraph Tests
  15. New York City / Goetz
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Tylenol.)
  17. Jackson / Papal Audience
  18. South Africa / Apartheid
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fiberall; Canon Personal Copiers; Advil.)
  20. Dole / Lost Luggage
  21. Florida / Beached Freighter
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 3, 1985
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. White House Resignations
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  4. Finland / USSR Missile
  5. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Kellogg's All-Bran; Endust.)
  6. 99th Congress / Budget Deficit
  7. Congress / McCloskey-McIntyre Dispute
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Preparation H; Playtex Bras and Girdles; Tums.)
  10. Bolivia / Crash Search
  11. African Famine / Ethiopian Jews
  12. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Sanka; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  13. Special Segment (Small Wars) (Part II)
  14. (Commercial: Owens-Corning Insulation; AT&T; "Today"; Bayer Aspirin; Neo-Synephrine.)
  15. Brick Burglars
  16. Good Night

January 4, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 4, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. USSR Missile Incident / Finland and Norway
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Alka-Seltzer.)
  5. Europe / US-USSR Arms Negotiations
  6. US-USSR Negotiations / Kissinger Interview
  7. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Bayer Aspirin; Neo-Synephrine.)
  8. Ohio / Hostage Incident
  9. Bolivia / Crash Search
  10. California / Marijuana Boat
  11. Ethiopian Jews / Israeli Airlift
  12. (Commercial: Maalox Plus Antacid; Chrysler; Anacin.)
  13. Pennsylvania / Church Siege Ends
  14. Winter Weather / Tennessee
  15. House Armed Services Committee
  16. Money Matters: Auto Sales, Stock Market
  17. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Ace Hardware; Tums; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  18. London / Harrods Sale
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 4, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. House Armed Services Committee
  3. Cambodia / Vietnam Attack
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. Finland and USSR Missile / US-USSR Arms Talks
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Trucks; Rolaids; Listerine.)
  7. Ohio / Hostage Incident
  8. Winter Weather / Tennessee, East Coast
  9. Pennsylvania / Church Siege
  10. AT&T Breakup and Retired Persons
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Folger's Coffee; Bayer Aspirin; Neo-Synephrine.)
  13. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  14. Poland
  15. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  16. Budget Deficit
  17. Powell
  18. Utah / Archaeology Thefts
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item, Kellogg's All-Bran Cereal; Tylenol.)
  20. Ethiopian Jews / Israeli Airlift
  21. Churchill / Nuclear War
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Advil; Sanka.)
  23. Portable Phone Service
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 4, 1985
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Ohio / Hostage Incident
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  4. USSR Missile Incident / Norway and Finland
  5. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; IBM Software; Encaprin.)
  6. Budget Deficit / Social Security
  7. House Armed Services Committee
  8. Powell
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Anacin; GTE; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  11. US-5. Africa Relations (Part I)
  12. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Total Cereal; Firestone Tires.)
  13. California / Marijuana Boat
  14. Poland
  15. Ethiopian Jews / Israeli Airlift
  16. Japan / Hirohito
  17. (Commercial: Efferdent; IBM Personal Computer; "Meet the Press"; Tempo Antacid,)
  18. Wild Horse Roundup
  19. Good Night

January 5, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 5, 1985
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Upcoming Items
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control Talks
  4. Space Shuttle Mission / Spy Satellite
  5. (Commercial: Clorets Breath Deodorant; Post Fruit & Fibre Tropical Fruit Cereal.)
  6. Von Bulow Attempted-Murder Allegations / Case Reopened
  7. Bolivia / Plane Crash
  8. (Commercial: Tylenol Pain Reliever; Wrigley's Freedent Chewing Gum; Du Pont; Kellogg's All-Bran Cereal.)
  9. Commentary (Media Coverage of New York City Subway Shooting Incident)
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: AT&T: Oil of Olay Lotion; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Anacin Pain Reliever; "This Week With David Brinkley".)
  12. Basketball Scores
  13. Ueberroth Interview
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Decaffeinated Coffee; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; "Good Morning America.")
  16. Presley
  17. Good Night
  18. South Africa / Kennedy Trip
• CBS Evening News for January 5, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fiberall; Deep-Heating.)
  4. Bolivia / Plane Wreckage
  5. Ohio / Hostage Incident
  6. South Africa / Kennedy Visit
  7. Ethiopian Jews / Israeli Airlift
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Nabisco Cream of Wheat Cereal; Bayer Aspirin.)
  9. Von Bulow Trial
  10. New York City / Subway Gunman
  11. US-Colombia Relations / Drug Extraditions
  12. Winter Weather
  13. Europe / Winter Weather
  14. England / Surrogate Mother
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Owens-Corning Insulation.)
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. AIDS
  18. Biological Clock
  19. Utah / Mine Disaster
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nutri-Grain Cereal; Encaprin; Conoco and Du Pont.)
  21. Consumer Electronics
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 5, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today

January 6, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 6, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Presidential News Conferences
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.)
  5. South Africa / Kennedy Visit
  6. Ethiopian Jews / Israeli Airlift
  7. Jordan / USSR Missiles
  8. (Commercial: Advil; Brim Coffee; AT&T; Tums.)
  9. Budget Deficit
  10. Zaccaro
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: National Daily Board; Taster's Choice Coffee; Bayer Aspirin; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: Football, Rooney Dynasty
  14. (Commercial: Rolaids; AT&T; Good Morning America.)
  15. Inauguration
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 6, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 6, 1985
  1. Introduction and Review John Palmer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Oldsmobile Delta 88; IBM Software.)
  4. Ethiopian Jews / Israeli Airlift
  5. South Africa / Kennedy Visit
  6. El Salvador / Terrorism
  7. Princess Margaret
  8. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; National Dairy Board; Nabisco Cream of Wheat Cereal.)
  9. Zaccaro
  10. Burglaries
  11. Von Bulow
  12. Mononucleosis and Flu
  13. Abortion Clinics / Terrorism
  14. White House News Service
  15. (Commercial: Fixodent; Tempo Antacid; Behold Furniture Polish.)
  16. Rome / Weather
  17. Good Night

January 7, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 7, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Geneva, Switzerland)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; American Airlines.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; Commodore 64 Computer; Wheaties.)
  7. Zaccaro
  8. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  9. Sharon / Time Trial
  10. Europe / Winter Weather
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Canon NP350 Copier; Chrysler Corp.; Riopan Plus.)
  13. Electoral Votes
  14. Money Matters: Gold, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; Taster's Choice Coffee; Remington Razors; "Nightline".)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 7, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Geneva, Switzerland)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. (Commercial: Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Products; Poli-Grip.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Ace Hardware)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Clorets; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.)
  9. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  10. Zaccaro
  11. Supreme Court / Affirmative Action
  12. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  13. Commentary (US-USSR Arms Talks)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; Encaprin.)
  15. Switzerland / Arms Talks
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 7, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Geneva, Switzerland)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. (New York City) Upcoming Items
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Brim Coffee; Bufferin.)
  5. Budget Cuts / Social Security
  6. Zaccaro
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: Owens-Corning Insulation; Riopan Plus; GTE.)
  9. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  10. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  11. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Tums.)
  12. South Africa (Part II)
  13. Europe / Winter Weather
  14. Commentary (Arms Talks)
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Vicks Cough Syrups; "Today"; Firestone Tires.)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  18. Good Night

January 8, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 8, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Geneva, Switzerland)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Wheaties; Bufferin; American Floral Marketing Council)
  7. Regan and Baker / Job Switch
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. South Africa / Kennedy Visit
  10. Nixon
  11. Reye's Syndrome and Aspirin
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Folger's Coffee; Firestone Tires; AT&T; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  14. Lebanon / Kidnapping
  15. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  16. Nicaragua / CIA Involvement
  17. Presley Birthday
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Tums; American Bankers Association; d-CON Rat Killer; "Nightline".)
  20. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 8, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Geneva, Switzerland)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Regan-Baker / Job Switch
  4. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Alaska Division of Tourism.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Trade Talks
  7. US-USSR Relations / Athletics
  8. US-USSR Relations / Jt. Space Mission
  9. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Encaprin; American Airlines.)
  12. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  13. Northeastern Airways / Bankruptcy
  14. General Motors / Saturn Corp.
  15. Lebanon / Kidnapping
  16. New York City / Subway Gunman
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  19. Supreme Court / Police Powers, Age Discrimination
  20. Nixon
  21. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  22. President Inauguration
  23. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  24. Commentary (Peace Negotiations)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 8, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Geneva, Switzerland)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Upcoming Items
  4. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Sanka; IBM Software.)
  5. Regan-Baker / Job Switch
  6. Inaugural Preparations
  7. Nixon
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Total; Canon NP35O Copier; Denclenz Denture Cleanser.)
  10. Reye's Syndrome and Aspirin
  11. Farm Irrigation and Environment
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. General Motors / Saturn Corp.
  14. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Owens-Corning Insulation.)
  15. Lebanon / Kidnapping
  16. Commentary (Star Wars System)
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Polident; IBM Software and Pcjr Computer; "Today"; Dulcolax Laxative.)
  19. Switzerland / Geneva, Arms Talks
  20. Good Night

January 9, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 9, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Chrysler Lebaron Gts.)
  5. New York City / Subway Gunman
  6. Sharon / Time Suit
  7. South Africa / Kennedy Visit
  8. France / Nursing Home Fire
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; PIP Printers; National Dairy Board)
  11. Missing Children / Reunion
  12. Children and Herpes
  13. Aspirin and Reye's Syndrome
  14. Medicare
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Taster's Choice Coffee; AT&T; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  17. Money Matters: Unemployment, Stock Market
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines and Statue of Liberty Centennial; American Bankers Association; Yoplait Yogurt; "Nightline".)
  20. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks and West Europe
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 9, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Econ / Unemployment
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's All-Bran; Bayer Aspirin; Neo-Synephrine.)
  5. Europe / Weather
  6. Sharon / Time Suit
  7. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Chrysler Lebaron Gts; Western Union.)
  10. Prions
  11. Children and Herpes
  12. Reye's Syndrome and Aspirin
  13. Olympic Cyclists / Blood Doping
  14. Ruckelshaus
  15. Irrigation Project and Water Pollution
  16. Supreme Court / Toxic Waste, Tax Rulings
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Bankers Association; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  18. Missing Children / Reunion
  19. New York City / Subway Gunman
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Sanka; Encaprin.)
  21. Hodel
  22. Koko's Pet
  23. Good Night / Presidential news conference coverage announced
• NBC Evening News for January 9, 1985
  1. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  2. Europe / Weather
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Folger's Coffee; Yoplait Yogurt; Remington Razors.)
  5. New York City / Subway Gunman
  6. Crime Victims
  7. Nicaragua / Kidnapping
  8. Lebanon
  9. Sharon / Time Suit
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Sanka.)
  12. Highway Billboards
  13. Children and Herpes
  14. SAT Scores
  15. (Commercial: Advil; Carnival Cruise Lines; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  16. Special Segment (Aryan Nations)
  17. (Commercial: Mylanta-II Antacid; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; "Today"; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  18. Football
  19. Good Night

January 10, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 10, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Administration Changes
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.)
  6. AIDS
  7. Olympic Cyclists / Blood Doping
  8. New Hampshire / Verbal Homicide Case
  9. Texas / Electricity Theft
  10. Pennsylvania / Police Chase
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computer; A1 Steak Sauce; Youth Garde; Anacin.)
  13. Airline Safety / Near Misses
  14. ABC News and CIA
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; American Bankers Association; Minwax Wood Finish; High Point.)
  17. London / Gas Explosion
  18. Nicaragua
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Firestone Tires; "Nightline".)
  22. World War II Hero
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 10, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts / Social Security
  3. Health Costs
  4. Cabinet Changes
  5. Space Documentary
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Vicks Cough Syrups; Sale of The Century" Television Show.)
  7. London / Gas Explosion
  8. USSR Submarines
  9. Aspirin and Reye's Syndrome
  10. United States Cyclists / Blood Doping
  11. AIDS
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  13. Lung Cancer / Third World
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Owens-Corning Insulation.)
  16. Helms / CBS Stock
  17. ABC / CIA Complaint
  18. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  19. Florida / Car-Bank Collision
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; AT&T; Bufferin.)
  21. England / Surrogate Mother
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 10, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. United States Cyclists / Blood Doping
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Advil; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  5. US-West Germany Relations / Nukepak
  6. Cabinet Changes
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: A1 Steak Sauce; Yoplait Yogurt; Sanka.)
  9. Nicaragua
  10. South Africa / Kennedy Visit
  11. (Commercial: Polident; Firestone Tires and Auto Supplies; Whirlpool Corp.)
  12. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  14. Commentary (US-USSR Summit)
  15. ABC News / CIA
  16. (Commercial: Listerine; GTE; "Today"; Fasteeth.)
  17. Special Segment (Military Medicine) (Part I)
  18. Good Night

January 11, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 11, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Pershing II Accident
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit Issue
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks Follow-Up, Commentary
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: AT&T: Tums.)
  7. Ethiopian Famine / Fraudulent Fund Raising
  8. Airline Safety / Near Misses
  9. AIDS
  10. Abortion Clinics / Terrorism
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Advil; American Airlines; Data General/One Computer.)
  13. Money Matters: Wholesale Prices, Inflation
  14. New England / Fishing Industry
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A1 Steak Sauce; K Mart; Alaska Division of Tourism; Brim.)
  17. South Africa / Kennedy Visit
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Ace Hardware; Endust; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  20. San Diego / Blackout
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 11, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Pershing II Accident
  3. Ethiopian Relief / Fraudulent Fund Raising
  4. Economy / Wholesale Prices, Inflation
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Encaprin; Efferdent.)
  6. Lebanon
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Geritol Complete.)
  9. Steroids and Sports
  10. Austria / Ski Accident
  11. Nuclear Power Plants / Plant Disposal
  12. Helms / CBS Takeover Bid
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Sale of The Century" Television Show.)
  14. Pennsylvania / Hershey
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Commodore 64 Computer; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  16. Kentucky / Cheerleaders
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 11, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Pershing II Accident
  3. Lebanon
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler; Dulcolax Laxatives.)
  6. Abortion Clinics / Terrorism
  7. United States Cyclists / Blood Doping
  8. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Youth Garde; Anacin; A1 Steak Sauce; High Point Coffee.)
  11. Ethiopian Relief / Fraudulent Fund Raising
  12. Kirkpatrick
  13. Space Shuttle / Garn
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Brim Coffee: Bufferin.)
  15. Special Segment (Military Medicine) (Part II)
  16. (Commercial: Polident; AT&T; "Meet the Press"; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  17. Texas / Airborne Cattle Auction
  18. Good Night

January 12, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 12, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 12, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Missile Fire Follow-Up
  3. Lebanon / Israeli Withdrawal
  4. Lebanon
  5. South Korea / Bus Crash
  6. Persian Gulf / Crash Hoax
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Encaprin; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine.)
  8. Budget Proposals
  9. California / Santa Ana Winds
  10. Texas / Snow
  11. Homeless
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Delta 88; National Dairy Board; Bayer Aspirin.)
  13. New Caledonia / Civil Unrest
  14. Connecticut / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  15. Star Wars Concept
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Grecian Formula 16.)
  17. National Survival Game
  18. Tennessee / Kidnapping Rescue
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Geritol Complete; Du Pont.)
  20. Mesquite Cooking
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 12, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Israeli Withdrawal
  3. Lebanon
  4. West Germany / Pershing Fire Follow-Up
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Light and Elegant Entrees.)
  7. Budget Cuts / Tax Incr., Social Security
  8. Dangerous Dyes
  9. (Commercial: Data General/One Computer; Wheaties Cereal; AT&T.)
  10. California / Santa Ana Winds
  11. Espionage / Miller
  12. High Tech Equipment / Defense Department Veto
  13. South Africa / Kennedy Visit
  14. Tanzania / Nyerere
  15. Pakistan / Elections
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Owens-Corning Insulation; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  17. Indiana / Elec. Dispute
  18. BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) / Beauty Pageants
  19. Good Night

January 13, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 13, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. United States Missiles In Europe / Belgium
  4. Mideast Talks
  5. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; Milford Plaza Hotel.)
  6. Budget Deficits
  7. Inauguration Preparations
  8. Texas / Blizzard
  9. Texas / Kidnapping
  10. (Commercial: Buick Somerset; Secure Denture Adhesive; Commodore 64 Computer; Remington Razors and "Reader's Digest.")
  11. South Africa / Kennedy
  12. Rome / Terrorism
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: DuPont; AT&T; FTD Florists; Wheaties Cereal; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Sports: Tennis, Basketball
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Neo-Synephrine; Endust; Good Morning America.)
  17. Football / Super Bowl
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 13, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Texas / Blizzard
  3. Europe / Weather
  4. West Germany / Pershing II Fire Follow-Up
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Polident; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  6. USSR / Gromyko News Conference
  7. Mideast Talks
  8. Rome / Terrorism
  9. South Africa / Kennedy Visit
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; AT&T; Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  11. Minneapolis / Computer and Child Molester
  12. Texas / Kidnapping Rescue
  13. Massachusetts / Deer Hunt
  14. South Carolina / Shrimp Ind.
  15. Boston / Marijuana Dealer
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Du Pont.)
  17. New Caledonia / Civil Unrest
  18. Poland
  19. Kelly / Funeral
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lanacane; Grecian Formula 16; Cotton Incorporated and Sears.)
  21. Inauguration Preparations
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 13, 1985
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Good Night

January 14, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 14, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. United States Missiles In Europe / Belgium, Holland
  3. Chernenko / Health
  4. Lebanon / Israeli Withdrawal
  5. Sharon / Time Suit
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Buick Somerset; Anbesol.)
  8. Ethiopian Famine Aid Scandal
  9. Ethiopia / Train Crash
  10. Upcoming Item
  11. (Commercial: Clorets; Entre Computer Centers; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  12. Texas / Snow
  13. Supreme Court / Homosexual Rights
  14. Moses
  15. Football / Super Bowl
  16. USFL / Simmons Resignation
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Brim Coffee; Certainteed Insulation; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Products.)
  19. Money Matters: Prime, Stock Market, British Pound
  20. Hair Growth Products
  21. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Neo-Synephrine; Yoplait Yogurt; Secure Denture Adhesive; "Nightline".)
  23. Palm Beach / Beached Freighter
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 14, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. United States Missiles In Europe / Belgium
  3. Chernenko / Health
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. USSR / Spy Satellite
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tylenol; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  7. Arizona / Illegal Aliens
  8. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination, Homosexual Rights
  9. Inaugural Preparations
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fiberall; Ford Trucks.)
  11. Lebanon / Israeli Withdrawal
  12. Grenada Invasion Follow-Up
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computer; Western Union.)
  15. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  16. Football / Super Bowl
  17. England / Surrogate Mother
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Carnival Cruise Lines; d-CON Rat Killer.)
  19. South Africa / Apartheid Land Ownership
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 14, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Chernenko / Health, US-USSR Arms Talks
  3. United States Missiles In Europe / Belgium
  4. Ethiopia / Train Crash
  5. Bangladesh / Train Fire
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Sanka Coffee; Total Cereal.)
  8. Lebanon / Israeli Withdrawal
  9. Sharon / Time Suit
  10. England / Economy
  11. Economy / Prime
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Carnival Cruise Lines; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.)
  14. Arizona / Illegal Aliens and Sanctuary Movement
  15. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  16. Texas / Snow
  17. Tennessee / Tombigbee Waterway
  18. Army Pistol
  19. Inaugural Preparations
  20. (Commercial: A1 Steak Sauce; Encaprin; Buick Somerset.)
  21. Special Segment (Puppy Mills)
  22. (Commercial: Entre Computer Centers; Gaviscon Antacid; "Today"; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  23. Drowning Recovery Aftermath
  24. Good Night

January 15, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Students' Rights
  3. Rhode Island / Missing Children
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Alka-Seltzer.)
  6. Famine Aid Scandal / Ica
  7. Chicago / Drowning Victim's Recovery
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Certainteed Insulation; Tums.)
  10. Money Matters: Retail Sales, Prime, Stock Market
  11. Canada / Cruise Test
  12. Brazil / Civilian President
  13. Jamaica / Economy Rioting
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: ITT; Yoplait Yogurt; Rice-A-Roni; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  16. Nuclear Power Plants / Three Mile Island
  17. King Birthday
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Maalox Plus Antacid; Chrysler Corp.; "Nightline".)
  20. Moses
  21. Football / Super Bowl
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Students' Rights
  3. Peace Corps / Africa
  4. Budget Cuts / NEA
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Goodyear Tires; Ace Hardware)
  6. USSR / Chepnenko
  7. Jamaica / Economy Riots
  8. Brazil / Civilian President
  9. VFW
  10. Economy / Retail Sales, Industrial Production, Prime Rate
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Chrysler New Yorker; Youth Garde; Anacin.)
  13. Watts
  14. King Birthday
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Data General/One Computer.)
  16. Rhode Island / Missing Children
  17. New Jersey / City Fire
  18. Nuclear Power Plants / Three Mile Island
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rice-A-Roni; Vicks Cough Syrups; Total Cereal.)
  20. Military Exercise Programs
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Students' Rights
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Advil; Riopan Plus Antacid.)
  5. Moses / Arrest Follow-Up
  6. Colombia-US Relations / Drug Violence
  7. Brazil / Civilian President
  8. Jamaica / Economy Riots
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Owens-Corning Insulation; Tums.)
  11. Economy / Prime, Industrial Production, Retails Sales, Auto Industry
  12. Rhode Island / Missing Children
  13. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Folgers Coffee; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  14. Special Segment (Ethiopian Famine Aid Relief)
  15. Belgium / Terrorism
  16. USSR / Chernenko
  17. Commentary (Television and Politics)
  18. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Tempo Antacid; "Today"; Endust.)
  19. Charlie Two Shoes
  20. Good Night

January 16, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Jamaica / Rioting
  3. Hawaii / Helicopter Crash
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; Audi 40005.)
  6. Sharon / Time Suit
  7. Texas / Execution
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Data General/One Computer; Preparation H.)
  10. Cancer Studies / Breast Cancer, Vitamin C
  11. Texas / Nuclear Dump Site
  12. Australia / Brush Fires
  13. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Buick Century; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; American Airlines.)
  16. Urban League / Annual Report
  17. Missing Children
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: ITT; Jell-O; "Nightline".)
  20. Inauguration Preparations
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Sharon / Time Suit
  3. Jamaica / Rioting
  4. Terrorism / United States Ints. Overseas
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies.)
  6. Budget and Deficit
  7. Cancer Study / Vitamin C
  8. Urban League / Annual Report
  9. Texas / Murders
  10. California / Homeless
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Sale of The Century Television Show.)
  13. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  14. Iowa / Rath Bankruptcy
  15. Hawaii / Helicopter Crash
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Metamucil; Entre Computer Centers.)
  17. Japan / Trade Surplus, Living Conditions
  18. California / Toxic Waste and Health
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Geritol Complete; American Airlines.)
  20. England / Darts
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Sharon / Time Suit
  3. New York City / Goetz
  4. Williams
  5. Donovan
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Folgers Coffee; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  8. Jamaica / Riots
  9. New Caledonia
  10. Hawaii / Helicopter Crash
  11. Nukepaks
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Youth Garde; Oldsmobile Cutlass; Anacin; Polident.)
  14. Missing Children
  15. Cuban Prisoner Release
  16. Wildlife Black Market
  17. Cancer / Vitamin C Study
  18. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Brim Coffee; Bayer Aspirin.)
  19. Urban League / Annual Report
  20. Commentary (Reagan Admin and Blacks)
  21. (Commercial: Metamucil; Buick Skyhawk; "Today"; Fasteeth.)
  22. Special Segment (South Africa: The Troubled Land) (Part I)
  23. Good Night

January 17, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Elec. Coverage / Exit Polls
  3. Space Shuttle / Garn
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Buick Skyhawk.)
  6. Missing Children
  7. California / Day Care Child Abuse
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Data General/One Computer; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  10. Weather
  11. Farm Crisis Rally
  12. Money Matters: Housing Starts, Mortgage Delinquencies
  13. Air Fare Wars
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Taster's Choice; A1 Steak Sauce; American Airlines.)
  16. US-USSR Relations / Mideast
  17. Commentary
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; ITT; Tums; 20/20; "Nightline".)
  20. Wallenberg Memorials
  21. Warsaw Liberation Anniversary
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Belgium / United States Missiles
  4. El Salvador
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth; Bayer Aspirin.)
  6. Economy / Housing
  7. Malpractice Suits
  8. Air Fare Wars
  9. FTC / Warranty Information
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  11. Drug Smugglers / Florida, South
  12. Jamaica / Rioting
  13. Boy Scout Jamboree Site / Dioxin
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Ace Hardware)
  16. Washington, DC / International Currency Meeting
  17. Elec. Television Coverage / Exit Polls
  18. Government Church Sermons
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skyhawk; Canon Personal Copier; Light and Elegant Entrees.)
  20. Space Shuttle / Garn
  21. Football
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. New York City / Goetz
  3. Defense Budget
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; National Dairy Board; Sanka.)
  7. Space Shuttle / Garn
  8. Elec. Coverage / Exit Polls
  9. Equitable Life / Age Discrimination
  10. Air Fare War
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Polident; Owens-Corning Insulation; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  13. Special Segment (South Africa: The Troubled Land) (Part II)
  14. (Commercial: A1 Steak Sauce; Total Cereal; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  15. AIDS
  16. Malpractice Suits
  17. Artificial Heart
  18. Boy Scout Jamboree Site / Dioxin
  19. Commentary (Goetz Case)
  20. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Buick Century; "Meet the Press"; Bayer Aspirin; Neo-Synephrine.)
  21. Colorado / Snowdeo
  22. Good Night

January 18, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 18, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Inaugural Weekend
  3. US-Nicaragua Relations
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. USSR / Chernenko
  6. Sharon / Time Suit
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  9. Inauguration Weekend
  10. Reagan / Poll
  11. Reagan / Second Term
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  14. New York City / Goetz
  15. Chicago / Shooting
  16. Frozen Girl Recovery
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  19. Money Matters: Personal Income, Stock Market
  20. Football / Super Bowl
  21. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; Buick; Certainteed Insulation; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  22. Inauguration
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 18, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Sharon / Time Suit
  3. US-USSR Arms Talks / United States Delegation
  4. Agca
  5. US-Nicaragua Relations / World Court
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Deep-Heating; Entertainment Tonight.)
  7. Air Fare Wars
  8. California / Movie Copter Crash
  9. Florida / Whale Beaching
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Metamucil; Certainteed Insulation.)
  12. Chicago / Shooting
  13. Houston / Job Discrimination
  14. Space Burial
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Lasagna; Wheaties.)
  16. Economy / Personal Income
  17. Football / Super Bowl
  18. Army / Umbrellas
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; AT&T; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  20. Inauguration Weekend
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 18, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Inaugural Weekend
  3. Sharon / Time Suit
  4. US-Nicaragua Relations
  5. El Salvador / United States Aid
  6. US-USSR Arms Talks / United States Team
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  9. Inaugural Weekend
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Advil; Minwax Wood Finish; Dulcolax Laxatives.)
  12. Moses
  13. Abortion Violence
  14. Winter Weather
  15. (Commercial: Tums; Canon Personal Copiers; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.)
  16. Special Segment (South Africa: The Troubled Land) (Part III)
  17. (Commercial: Encaprin; Owens-Corning Insulation; Meet the Press;" Efferdent.)
  18. Football / Super Bowl
  19. Good Night

January 19, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 19, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Inaugural Weekend
  3. South Africa / Jackson
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Alka-Seltzer.)
  5. Abortion Rallies
  6. New Caledonia
  7. Cuba / Plane Crash
  8. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; Commodore 64 Computer; American Bankers Association; Anacin.)
  9. Sports: Track, Super Bowl
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Buick Somerset; Taster's Choice; "This Week".)
  12. Super Bowl
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Efferdent; Good Morning America.)
  14. Inaugural Weekend
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 19, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Abortion / Terrorism
  3. Winter Weather
  4. Europe / Winter Weather
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  6. Inaugural Weekend
  7. Georgia / Black Democrats
  8. International Harvester / Strike
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's All-Bran; American Bankers Association; Rolaids; Tucks.)
  10. Houston / Job Discrimination
  11. Louisiana / Duck Migration
  12. Haiti / United States Raisins
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grape-Nuts; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  14. Cuba / Plane Crash
  15. China, PR / Plane Crash
  16. Cuba / Plane Crash Correction
  17. New Caledonia
  18. Budget Deficit
  19. Reagan / Second Term
  20. Canada / Quebec Separatist Movement
  21. Ethiopia
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tempo Antacid; Grecian Formula 16; Odor-Eaters Insoles; Lanacane.)
  23. Super Bowl
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 19, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Inaugural Weekend
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Gaviscon Antacid; IBM Software; Audi 40005.)
  5. Winter Weather
  6. Abortion / Rallies
  7. International Harvester / UAW Strike
  8. Yale Strike / Settlement
  9. Houston / Job Discrimination and Gays
  10. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Taster's Choice Coffee; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  11. New Caledonia
  12. India / Spy Scandal
  13. US-Cuba Relations
  14. Cuba / Plane Crash
  15. China, PR / Plane Crash
  16. China, PR / For. Investment
  17. (Commercial: Wheaties; IBM Pcjr Computer; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies.)
  18. Track / Decker
  19. Super Bowl
  20. Good Night

January 20, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 20, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 20, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Charles Osgood (New York City)
  2. Inaugural Weekend
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; National Dairy Board)
  4. Winter Weather
  5. Omaha / Fires
  6. Flu Season
  7. Runaway Barge
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont and Conoco; Data General/One Computer; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  9. High Tech Smuggling
  10. Abortion Rallies
  11. Abortion and Catholic Church
  12. Houston / Job Discrimination
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; Deep-Heating.)
  14. The Netherlands / Gas Explosion
  15. Lebanon / Israeli Withdrawal
  16. Cyprus
  17. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Heileman's Old Style Beer; AT&T.)
  19. China, PR / Television
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 20, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Inaugural Weekend
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Audi 4000S; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  5. Winter Weather
  6. Sharon / Time Suit
  7. Super Bowl
  8. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; Bayer Aspirin; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  9. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  10. Lebanon / Israeli Pullout
  11. Thailand / Cambodia Refugees
  12. (Commercial: Preparation H; Playtex Bras and Girdles; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  13. Houston / Job Discrimination
  14. Artificial Heart
  15. Satellite Education
  16. Boston / Demolition
  17. Good Night

January 21, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 21, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Inauguration
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  5. Nevada / Plane Crash
  6. Kansas / School Shooting
  7. Chicago / Shooting Follow-Up
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties; Renault Encore; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  10. Winter Weather
  11. Money Matters: Stock Market
  12. Farm Protests
  13. Super Bowl
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Brim; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Remington Razors and "Reader's Digest.")
  16. Reagan / Second Term
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: IBM Selectric Typewriters; Whirlpool Appliances; Citibank; "Nightline".)
  19. Commentary (Reagan / Military Force)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 21, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Inauguration
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors and Reader's Digest"; Citibank.)
  4. Nevada / Plane Crash
  5. Chicago / Shooting Follow-Up
  6. Postage Hike
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Fasteeth.)
  9. Belushi Death / Smith
  10. Winter Weather
  11. Farm Rally
  12. Supreme Court / Police Powers, Death Penalty
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Gum; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  14. Kansas / School Shooting
  15. Rhode Island / Missing Children
  16. Gulf of Mexico / Grounded Liner
  17. Long / Death
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires; Advil; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies.)
  19. Super Bowl
  20. Inaugural Events
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 21, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. Inauguration
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Buick; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Remington Razors and "Reader's Digest.)
  5. Winter Weather
  6. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Vicks Cough Syrups; d-CON Rat Killer.)
  7. Nevada / Plane Crash
  8. Kansas / School Shooting
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Renault Encore; Dulcolax Laxatives; Youth Garde; Anacin.)
  11. Inauguration / Presidential Hopefuls
  12. Commentary (Second Term Presidentdencies)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Polident; Tums; "Today"; Drano.)
  15. Inaugural Weekend
  16. Good Night

January 22, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 22, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Abortion / Supreme Court Ruling Anniversary
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  5. Winter Weather
  6. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Tums; Data General/One Computer; Citibank.)
  8. Money Matters: GNP, Inflation, Stock Market
  9. Nevada / Galaxy Crash Follow-Up
  10. E. Berlin / Church Demolition
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: A1 Steak Sauce; Certainteed Insulation; Noodle Roni; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  13. Special Assignment (Secret Space Shuttle Mission)
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Sanka; American Bankers Association; Maalox Plus Antacid; "Nightline".)
  16. California / Child Abuse Trial
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 22, 1985
  1. Economy / GNP, Inflation
  2. Abortion Ruling Anniversary
  3. Honduras / United States Plane Crash
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Stouffer's Escalloped Apples.)
  5. Secret Space Shuttle Mission
  6. Nevada / Plane Crash Follow-Up
  7. (Commercial: Maalox Plus Antacid; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  8. E. Berlin / Church Demolition
  9. USSR / Sakharov
  10. (Commercial: Certainteed Insulation; Geritol Complete.)
  11. California / Liu Murder Case
  12. Smokeless Tobacco
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Entre Computer Centers; Endust; Tucks Hemorrhoid Medication; Rolaids.)
  15. Winter Weather
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 22, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Abortion Anniversary
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Dulcolax Laxatives.)
  5. Economy / GNP
  6. Nevada / Crash Investigation
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: Carlo Rossi Wine; Allstate Insurance; Total Cereal.)
  9. Winter Weather / Florida Citrus Crop
  10. Secret Space Shuttle Mission
  11. Winter Weather
  12. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Folger's Coffee; Century 21.)
  13. Lebanon / Israeli Withdrawal
  14. Europe / Dollar
  15. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Entre Computer Centers; "Today"; Exlax; Gas-X)
  16. Special Segment (Abortion)
  17. Good Night

January 23, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Money Matters: CPI, Inflation
  3. Baker / Confirmation Hearings
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Jell-O; Citibank.)
  7. Secret Shuttle Mission
  8. Honduras / United States Military Plane Crash
  9. Guam / Navy Plane Crash
  10. Union Carbide / West Virginia Leaks
  11. Beard / Death
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Buick Century; High Point Coffee.)
  14. Iran-Nicaragua Relations
  15. Sanctuary Movement
  16. Philippines / Aquino Indictments
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Entre Computer Centers; American Bankers Association; Whirlpool Appliances Certainteed Insulation.)
  19. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  20. Reye's Syndrome and Aspirin
  21. Winter Weather
  22. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Renault Encore; Taster's Choice; "Nightline".)
  24. England / Television and Parliament
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Union Carbide / West Virginia Leaks
  3. Honduras / United States Military Plane Crash
  4. Guam / Navy Plane Crash
  5. Secret Space Shuttle Mission
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  8. Economy / CPI, Inflation
  9. Economy / Government Borrowing
  10. PBA / Safety Questions
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Noodle Roni; Sanka Coffee.)
  12. Abortion (Part II)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa; Western Union.)
  14. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  15. Smoking and Advertising
  16. Smokeless Tobacco
  17. Beard / Death
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Carlo Rossi Wine; Buick Somerset; Total Cereal.)
  20. Emergency Call
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Honduras / United States Military Plane Crash
  3. Guam / Navy Plane Crash
  4. Chemical Hazards
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; IBM Software; Tempo Antacid.)
  7. Economy / CPI, Inflation
  8. Baker / Confirmation Hearings
  9. Sanctuary Movement
  10. Beard / Death
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Canon NP155 Copier; Gaviscon Antacid; Poli-Grip.)
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  14. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  15. Winter Weather
  16. Secret Space Shuttle Mission
  17. (Commercial: Jell-O; Renault Alliance; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  18. Special Segment (Quitting Smoking)
  19. France / Bubble Boy
  20. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; IBM Personal Computer; "Today"; Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. England / Television and Parliament
  22. Good Night

January 24, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 24, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Sharon / Time Verdict
  3. (Commercial: Noodle Roni; Buick Somerset.)
  4. Libel and Media
  5. Texas / Sanctuary Movement Trial
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Alaska Division of Tourism; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  8. Secret Shuttle Mission
  9. Union Carbide / West Virginia Plant
  10. Money Matters: Stock Market Report
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Sanka Coffee; PIP Printers; Century 21.)
  13. Nicaragua-Iran Relations / United States Policy
  14. Honduras / United States Military Plane Crash
  15. Nevada / Galaxy Crash Follow-Up
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Carlo Rossi Wine; Canon Personal Copiers; Yoplait Yogurt; "20/20.)
  18. Mengele / United States Role
  19. Italy / Nazi War Criminal Released
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 24, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Sharon / Time Verdict
  3. Secret Shuttle Mission
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Encaprin; IBM Selectric Typewriters.)
  5. Nicaragua-Iran Relations / United States Policy
  6. Italy / Nazi War Criminal Released
  7. Mengele / United States Role
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mylanta-II Antacid; AT&T.)
  9. Antibiotic Feed
  10. Hazardous Waste Suit
  11. Union Carbide / West Virginia Plant
  12. 1,3-Butadiene Study
  13. PBA Controversy
  14. Nevada / Galaxy Crash Investigation
  15. Union Wage Settlements
  16. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Commodore 64 Computer.)
  19. Texas / Sanctuary Movement Trial
  20. Hong Kong
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A1 Steak Sauce; American Bankers Association; Wheaties.)
  22. Michigan / Moose-Turkey Exchange
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 24, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Secret Space Shuttle Mission
  3. Space Burials
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Delta 88; Encaprin; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  6. Sharon / Time Verdict
  7. Union Carbide / West Virginia Plant
  8. EPA / Hazardous Waste Violations
  9. Nevada / Galaxy Crash Follow-Up
  10. New York City / Goetz
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Advil; Clorets; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Tums.)
  13. Nicaragua-Iran Relations / United States Policy
  14. Block / Fin. Partner
  15. Kirkpatrick
  16. Michigan-Canada Mooselift
  17. (Commercial: Carlo Rossi Wine; Whirlpool Appliances; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  18. Special Segment (Aid To Where?: Ica)
  19. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Buick Somerset; "Today"; Bayer Aspirin; Neosynephrine.)
  20. Italy / Nazi War Criminal
  21. Good Night

January 25, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. New York City / Goetz
  3. Secret Shuttle Mission
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  7. USSR / Chernenko
  8. Reagan Speech
  9. US-Nicaragua Relations
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Maalox Plus Antacid; Renault Alliance; Citibank.)
  12. Football / Flutie
  13. Missing Children / Video Identification
  14. Money Matters: Stock Market Report
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Data General/One Computer; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Brim Coffee; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  17. Special Assignment (South Africa)
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Audi 40005; Preparation H; FTD Florists; "Nightline".)
  20. Poland
  21. Auschwitz
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. New York City / Goetz
  3. New York / Seat Belt Law, Murder Arrest
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Visa; Canon NP155 Copier.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  6. USSR / Chernenko
  7. Administration Speeches
  8. Budget Deficit
  9. Economy / Durable Goods, Home Sales
  10. NATO / Sec. Alert
  11. Auschwitz Anniversary
  12. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; Alaska Division of Tourism.)
  13. Secret Space Shuttle Mission
  14. Winter Weather
  15. Football / Flutie
  16. Bishops' Synod
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Entre Computer Centers.)
  19. South Africa / Parliament
  20. Union Carbide / West Virginia Plant
  21. Supreme Court Sec. / Abortion Rally
  22. Meese
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A1 Steak Sauce; Fasteeth; American Airlines.)
  24. On The Road (Corncob Car)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. New York City / Goetz
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; A1 Steak Sauce; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  6. USSR / Chernenko
  7. Reagan Speech
  8. Meese
  9. Secret Shuttle Mission
  10. Antibiotics and Animal Feed
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Maalox Plus Antacid; American Floral Marketing Council)
  13. South Africa / Parliament
  14. Bishops' Synod
  15. Poland / Murder Trial
  16. Thatcher
  17. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Carnival Cruise Lines; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  18. Special Segment (Reagan Courts)
  19. New York City / Goetz, Koch Interview
  20. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Gas-X; Ex-Lax; Preparation H.)
  21. Dolphin Language
  22. Good Night

January 26, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 26, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Reagan Radio Speech / Defense Budget, V.E. Day
  4. Secret Shuttle Mission
  5. (Commercial: IBM Software; Tums.)
  6. Pope / Latin American Tour
  7. Honduras / United States Plane Crash Follow-Up
  8. Winter Weather
  9. Florida / Agriculture and Weather
  10. Nevada / Galaxy Crash Aftermath
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Edison Electric Institution; Renault Alliance; Secure Denture Adhesive.)
  12. Sharon / Time Suit
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; d-CON Rat Killer; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; AT&T; "This Week.")
  15. Sports: Basketball, Football
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Yoplait Yogurt; Youth Garde; Anacin; "Good Morning America.")
  17. Television Animation / Surrealism
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 26, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. USSR / Chernenko
  4. Reagan / Radio Address
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wheaties; Data General/One Computer.)
  6. Pope / Latin American Tour
  7. Brazil / Gas Leak
  8. Argentina / Earthquake
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  10. Winter Weather
  11. Common Market / Garbage
  12. New Jersey / Garbage
  13. SAT Scores
  14. Florida / Education Program
  15. Student Aid
  16. Basketball
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lennox Pulse Furnace; Visa.)
  18. Bank of America / Missing Funds
  19. New Mexico / Prison Reform
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Grecian Formula 16; Odor Eaters Insoles; Lanacane.)
  21. China, PR / Singles Bars and Computer Dating
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 26, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks, Chernenko
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Edison Electric Institution; Wheaties; Buick Somerset.)
  5. Reagan / Blacks, Defense Budget
  6. Student Loans
  7. SAT Scores
  8. Education / 9th Grade Slump
  9. Legal Fees
  10. Belushi Case / Smith
  11. Florida / Grounded Liner
  12. Secret Shuttle Mission
  13. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; Allstate Insurance; Citibank.)
  14. Pope / Latin American Tour
  15. Terrorism
  16. Himalayas / Climber's Death
  17. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  18. Home Ownership
  19. (Commercial: Drano; Gas-X; Ex-Lax; Taking Advantage and "Miller and Company" Television Shows; IBM Typewriters.)
  20. Oregon / Police Chief
  21. Good Night

January 27, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 27, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 27, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Secret Shuttle Mission
  3. Illinois / Train Derailment
  4. New York / Roof Collapse
  5. Florida / Weather Damage
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Bankers Association; Tempo Antacid.)
  7. Pope / Latin American Tour
  8. Mideast Peace Talks
  9. Thailand / United Nations Mission
  10. Ethiopia / Famine
  11. Sweden / Sabotage
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; IBM Typewriters; Grecian Formula 16.)
  13. USSR / Chernenko
  14. USSR / Bronfman
  15. Auschwitz / Liberation Anniversary
  16. (Commercial: Remington Razors and Reader's Digest; Light and Elegant Entrees; Alaska Division of Tourism.)
  17. Poll / Tax Reforms
  18. Missouri / Overdue Book Felony
  19. Switzerland / St. Moritz
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 27, 1985
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Secret Shuttle Mission
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Edison Electric Institution; Wheaties; IBM Typewriters.)
  5. USSR / Chernenko
  6. Pope / Latin American Tour
  7. OPEC
  8. (Commercial: Efferdent; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Remington Razors and "Reader's Digest"; Renault Alliance.)
  9. Nicaragua / United States Aid
  10. El Salvador
  11. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; Youth Garde; Anacin; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  12. California / Day Care Center Abuse Trial
  13. General Motors / Sanchez Death
  14. Bee Ind.
  15. (Commercial: Jell-O; Sanka Coffee; "Today"; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  16. Austria / Reder Flap
  17. Auschwitz / Liberation Anniversary
  18. Good Night

January 28, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Kidnapped Americans
  3. USSR / Chernenko
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Drano; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  6. Budget
  7. Meese Nomination
  8. Money Matters: OPEC, Stock Market
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computer; Yoplait Yogurt; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  11. Nicaragua / Guerrilla Terrorism
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Renault Alliance; American Bankers Association; National Dairy Board)
  14. Pope / Latin American Tour
  15. Portugal / Terrorism
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: ITT; Volkswagen Jetta; Rolaids; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; "Nightline".)
  18. Auschwitz / Liberation Anniversary
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. OPEC Conference
  3. USSR / Chernenko
  4. Lebanon / Kidnapped Americans
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; Metamucil.)
  6. Pope / Latin American Tour
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. Auschwitz / Liberation Anniversary
  9. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice; Certainteed.)
  10. AT&T Profits
  11. Meese / Confirmation Hearings
  12. Education / Reagan Administration
  13. Florida / Brush Fires
  14. Weather / Florida Citrus Ind.
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Meister Brau Beer; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  17. Belushi Case / Smith
  18. Venereal Disease / Chlamydia
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mylanta-II Antacid; Commodore 64 Computer; Edison Electric Institution)
  20. England / Satirical Review
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Kidnapped Americans
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; IBM Typewriters; Drano.)
  5. Meese Confirmation
  6. Budget
  7. New York City / Goetz Case
  8. California / Acid Spill
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Riopan Plus Antacid; AT&T; Goodyear Tires.)
  12. USSR / Chernenko
  13. Pope / Latin American Tour
  14. Mengele
  15. Auschwitz / Liberation Anniversary
  16. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Playtex Bras; Renault Alliance.)
  17. Special Segment (Sicily's War On Mafia)
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Visa; "Today"; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  19. Egypt / United States Construction Projects
  20. Good Night

January 29, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Baker Nomination
  3. Meese Nomination
  4. Bennett Nomination
  5. White House Intruder
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: IBM Typewriters; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  8. Georgia / Galaxy Crash Landing
  9. Near Misses
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Money Matters: Stock Market, OPEC
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Secure Denture Adhesive; Audi 40005; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  14. Herpes Drug
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: ITT; A1 Steak Sauce; Certainteed Insulation; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  17. Poland
  18. Mideast Peace Talks
  19. Pope / Latin American Tour
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Data General/One Computer; Rice-A-Roni; Century 21; "Night-" Line.)
  22. World Chess Championship
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Stock Market and OPEC
  3. OPEC Conference
  4. Economy / New Car Sales
  5. Economy / Bus. Productivity
  6. White House Intruder
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Carlo Rossi Wines; Western Union.)
  8. Herpes Drug
  9. Baker Nomination
  10. Meese Confirmation
  11. PACS
  12. Education Department
  13. Thatcher / Oxford Rebuff
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Alka-Seltzer; Citibank.)
  15. Working Homeless
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21; Denclenz Denture Cleanser; Gas-X.)
  17. Galaxy / Crash Landing
  18. Defense Budget
  19. European Disarmament Conference
  20. Poland
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A1 Steak Sauce; Folger's Coffee; Kellogg's Special K.)
  22. Cheetah
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. White House Intruder
  3. Baker Nomination
  4. Meese Nomination
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Anacin; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  7. Stock Market
  8. OPEC Conference
  9. Galaxy / Crash Landing
  10. New York City / Goetz
  11. (Commercial: AT&T; Canon Personal Copiers; Dulcolax Laxative.)
  12. Special Segment (High Tech Hoods) (Part I)
  13. (Commercial: Gaviscon Antacid; Century 21; Renault Encore.)
  14. Herpes Drug
  15. Poland
  16. Mideast Peace Talks
  17. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Vicks Cough Syrups; "Today"; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies.)
  18. Thatcher / Oxford Rebuff
  19. Cattlemens Association
  20. Good Night

January 30, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 30, 1985
  1. Intro Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Kirkpatrick
  3. Meese / Confirmation Hearings
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Citibank.)
  6. Money Matters: OPEC, Trade Deficit, Stock Market
  7. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; AT&T; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  9. New York City / Goetz
  10. Michigan / Welfare Crackdown
  11. Finland / USSR Missile
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; Renault Encore; ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and Teves; American Bankers Association)
  14. Ethiopia
  15. Africa / Famine
  16. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Carpet Fresh; Pan Handlers Detergent Pads; Alka-Seltzer; "Nightline".)
  17. West Virginia / Steam Engine
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 30, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. OPEC Conference
  3. Economy / Foreign Trade Deficit
  4. Farm Economy
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and Teves; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  6. Walters / Kirkpatrick Resignation
  7. Meese / Confirmation Hearings
  8. Israel / United States Aid
  9. Colombian Hit Squad
  10. Winter Weather / Hopi Indians
  11. Florida / Brush Fires
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Encaprin.)
  14. Finland / USSR Missile
  15. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  16. Kennedy International Airport / Federal Aviation Administration Indictments
  17. Ethiopian Famine / Records
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fasteeth; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  19. Tax Reforms / Poll
  20. IRS SNAFU
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; AT&T.)
  22. West Virginia / Steam Engine
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 30, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. OPEC
  3. Economy / Trade Deficit
  4. Farm Economy
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Entre Computer Centers; Anacin; Preparation H; Renault Alliance.)
  6. Kirkpatrick Resignation
  7. Meese / Confirmation Hearings
  8. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Ben-Gay; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  11. Special Segment (High Tech Hoods) (Part II)
  12. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Carlo Rossi Wines; Light and Elegant Entrees.)
  13. Finland / USSR Missile
  14. African Famine / Fund Raising
  15. Commentary (Kirkpatrick)
  16. Super Frisbee
  17. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Jell-O; "Today"; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  18. N Ireland
  19. Good Night

January 31, 1985

• ABC Evening News for January 31, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Finland / USSR Missile
  3. USSR / Chernenko
  4. Shultz / USSR , Nicaragua
  5. Special Assignment (Nicaragua: The Contras)
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Jell-O; Stouffer's Spaghetti.)
  8. Florida / Brush Fires
  9. Winter Weather
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Carlo Rossi Wines; Carpet Fresh; Pan Handlers Detergent Pad; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  12. Meese Confirmation Hearings
  13. Ica Scandal
  14. Pope / Latin American Tour
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Maalox Plus Antacid; Renault Alliance; ITT; Certainteed Insulation.)
  17. Money Matters: Index, Stock Market
  18. Tet Offensive Anniversary
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rice-A-Roni; Folger's [Folgers]; Commodore 64 Computer; "20/20.")
  20. Riggins
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 31, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Draft
  3. Finland / USSR Missile
  4. NSA
  5. Meese / Confirmation Hearings
  6. Economy / Index
  7. Winter Weather
  8. Florida / Brush Fires
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Citibank; Deep-Heating.)
  10. US-New Zealand Relations
  11. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks, Chernenko
  12. Pope / Latin American Tour
  13. Peru / Guerrilla War
  14. Peru / Lost City
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Entre Computer Centers; Geritol Complete.)
  16. England / Gold Robbery Follow-Up
  17. Farm Policy
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; Talk of The Town" Television Show.)
  19. Riggins
  20. Contact Lenses
  21. Stock Market Report
  22. (Commercial: Secure Denture Adhesive; National Dairy Board; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  23. New York / Animal Shelter
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 31, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Chernenko, Arms Talks
  3. Ethiopia / Famine
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Meister Brau Beer; Afl Steak Sauce; Grape-Nuts.)
  6. Farm Policy
  7. Florida / Brush Fires
  8. Florida / Weather and Jobs
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent; Playtex Bras; Riopan Plus.)
  11. Special Segment (Midwives)
  12. (Commercial: Renault Encore; Metamucil Laxatives; Edison Electric Institution)
  13. Meese / Confirmation Hearings
  14. Commentary (Meese Nomination)
  15. Riggins
  16. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Mylanta-II Antacid; AT&T.)
  17. Smokeless Tobacco
  18. Good Night

Specials

• January 08, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:02:10 - 23:32:00]
• January 09, 1985 - ABC Special - President Reagan News Conference- Introduction [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• January 09, 1985 - ABC Special - President Reagan News Conference- Analysis [19:32:00 - 19:35:00]
• January 09, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:42:00 - 24:13:10]
• January 09, 1985 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:34:00]
• January 09, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan News Conference- Introduction [19:00:00 - 19:01:10]
• January 09, 1985 - NBC Special - President Reagan News Conference- Analysis [19:32:00 - 19:33:40]
• January 10, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:02:10 - 23:32:00]
• January 17, 1985 - PBS Special - Frontline: Vietnam Under Communism [21:00:00 - 21:58:00]
• January 20, 1985 - ABC Special - Reagan Inauguration Coverage [10:49:00 - 11:01:00]
• January 20, 1985 - ABC Special - This Week With David Brinkley [11:30:00 - 12:30:00]
• January 20, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Inauguation '85 [11:34:00 - 11:55:00]
• January 21, 1985 - ABC Special - Reagan Inauguration 1985 [10:00:00 - 11:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - ABC Special - Reagan Inauguration 1985 [11:00:00 - 12:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - ABC Special - Reagan Inauguration 1985 [12:00:00 - 13:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - ABC Special - Reagan Inauguration 1985 [14:00:00 - 15:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:02:30 - 23:32:10]
• January 21, 1985 - CBS Special - Reagan Inauguration [10:00:00 - 12:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - CBS Special - Reagan Inauguration [13:55:00 - 14:35:00]
• January 21, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Inauguration '85 [09:00:00 - 10:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Inauguration [10:00:00 - 11:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Inauguration- Inaugural Address Only [10:49:00 - 11:10:00]
• January 21, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Inauguration '85 [11:00:00 - 12:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Inauguration '85 [12:00:00 - 13:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Inauguration '85 [13:00:00 - 14:00:00]
• January 21, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Inauguration '85 [14:00:00 - 15:00:00]
• January 22, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:04:30 - 23:34:10]
• January 24, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:04:30 - 23:45:00]

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