1987 NFL Season
As originally written by Jimmy Delach and Tim Brulia:
The networks sign a three-year contract with the NFL, with a new addition. For the first time, the NFL includes a cable deal as ESPN signs on for Sunday night games, starting with Week 9. Since some markets still do not have full cable penetration, the NFL stipulates that both visiting and home team (as long as the blackout rules are met) markets must have one OTA channel carry the game. ESPN is not a part of playoff coverage, but will televise the Pro Bowl. ABC, NBC and CBS will each televise one Super Bowl as part of the agreement.
PRESEASON
Saturday 8/8: Chiefs-49ers (Canton, OH - Hall of Fame Game), 12:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
Sunday 8/9: Rams-Broncos (London), 1:00, NBC. Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Sunday 8/16: Giants-Patriots, 1:30, ABC. Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
Sunday 8/16: Bears-Dolphins, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, Dick Butkus
Saturday 8/22: Cowboys-49ers, 9:00, CBS. Verne Lundquist, John Madden
Sunday 8/23: Rams-Chargers, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, Jack Reynolds
Monday 8/24: Dolphins-Broncos, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
Saturday 8/29: Patriots-Vikings, 3:00, CBS. Verne Lundquist, John Madden
Saturday 8/29: Jets-Giants, 9:00, NBC. Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Sunday 8/30: Raiders-Cowboys, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, John Matuszak
Monday 8/31: Cardinals-Bears, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
Thursday 9/3: Vikings-Broncos, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, Tom Jackson
Friday 9/4: 49ers-Seahawks, 8:00, NBC. Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Saturday 9/5: Giants-Steelers, 9:00, CBS. Verne Lundquist, John Madden
WEEK 1, 1987 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/13:
Falcons-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Bengals-Colts, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Dave Casper
Browns-Saints, 1, NBC, Mel Proctor, Reggie Rucker
Cowboys-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Lions-Vikings, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Rams-Oilers, 1, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Dolphins-Patriots, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Jets-Bills, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Eagles-Redskins, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, John Madden
Chargers-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Sam Rutigliano
49ers-Steelers, 1, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Raiders-Packers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Seahawks-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 9/14:
Giants-Bears, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 2, 1987 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/20:
Broncos-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Oilers-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Dolphins-Colts, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Dave Casper
Saints-Eagles, 1, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Steelers-Browns, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
49ers-Bengals, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Buccaneers-Bears, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Redskins-Falcons, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil
Cowboys-Giants, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Lions-Raiders, 4, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Chiefs-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Vikings-Rams, 4, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Cardinals-Chargers, 4, CBS, Jack Buck, Will McDonough
Monday 9/21:
Patriots-Jets, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
Note: The NFL Players Association called a strike after Week 2 that canceled a week's worth of games. After what happened with the midseason strike of 1982, the owners would not let any more than a week be canceled and used replacement players for the next three weeks. While some regular players crossed the picket lines, most regulars did not return until Week 6.
WEEK 3, 1987 (Replacement Players) - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/4:
Bears-Eagles, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw, Irv Cross
Browns-Patriots, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Colts-Bills, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Dave Casper
Rams-Saints, 1, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Steelers-Falcons, 1, NBC, Mel Proctor, Reggie Rucker
Cardinals-Redskins, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann, James Brown
Chargers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Joe Namath
Buccaneers-Lions, 1, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Cowboys-Jets, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Jim Nantz
Packers-Vikings, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil
Oilers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Tom Hammond, Dave Lapham
Chiefs-Raiders, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Dolphins-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/5:
49ers-Giants, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann
WEEK 4, 1987 (Replacement Players) - CBS Doubleheader
Sunday 10/11:
Bills-Patriots, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Lions-Packers, 1, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Oilers-Browns, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Chiefs-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Vikings-Bears, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil, Irv Cross
Saints-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Jets-Colts, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Sam Rutigliano
Eagles-Cowboys, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Chargers-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Dave Casper
Bengals-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Mel Proctor, Reggie Rucker
Steelers-Rams, 4, NBC, Fred Roggin, Dave Lapham
49ers-Falcons, 4, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Redskins-Giants, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Monday 10/12:
Raiders-Broncos, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 5, 1987 (Replacement Players) - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/18:
Browns-Bengals, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Dave Lapham
Colts-Steelers, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Dave Casper
Rams-Falcons, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Dolphins-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Vikings-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Patriots-Oilers, 1, NBC, Mel Proctor, Reggie Rucker
Saints-Bears, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Eagles-Packers, 1, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Seahawks-Lions, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Broncos-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Giants-Bills, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Cardinals-49ers, 4, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Chargers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/19:
Redskins-Cowboys, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 6, 1987 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/25:
Falcons-Oilers, 1, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Bills-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Jim Donovan, Paul Maguire
Bears-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Bengals-Steelers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Cowboys-Eagles, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Packers-Lions, 1, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Patriots-Colts, 1, NBC, Kevin Slaten, Reggie Rucker
Jets-Redskins, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
49ers-Saints, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Chiefs-Chargers, 4, NBC, Tom Hammond, Dave Casper
Cardinals-Giants, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil
Seahawks-Raiders, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/26:
Broncos-Vikings, 9, ABC, Gary Bender, Lynn Swann
Rams-Browns, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
Den-Min moved to 10/26 due to the Twins participating in the World Series.
WEEK 7, 1987 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/1:
Oilers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Kevin Slaten, Reggie Rucker
Colts-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Chiefs-Bears, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire
Raiders-Patriots, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Saints-Falcons, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil
Eagles-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Steelers-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Michael Jackson
Buccaneers-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Redskins-Bills, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Browns-Chargers, 4, NBC, Gary Gerould, Sam Rutigliano
Lions-Broncos, 4, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Vikings-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
49ers-Rams, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Monday 11/2:
Giants-Cowboys, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 8, 1987 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/8:
Falcons-Browns, 1, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Bears-Packers, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Broncos-Bills, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Reggie Rucker
Raiders-Vikings, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Steelers-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Michael Jackson
Chargers-Colts, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Buccaneers-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Will McDonough
Redskins-Eagles, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Cowboys-Lions, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil
Oilers-49ers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Dolphins-Bengals, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Saints-Rams, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Patriots-Giants, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, Larry Csonka
NE-NYG aired on WCVB (ABC 5) in Boston and WABC (ABC 7) in New York City. WABC used Frank Gifford, Lynn Swann and Corey McPherrin on their own telecast of this game.
Monday 11/9:
Seahawks-Jets, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 9, 1987 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/15:
Bills-Browns, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Michael Jackson
Cowboys-Patriots, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Lions-Redskins, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil
Oilers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Colts-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Rams-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Jets-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Paul Maguire
Buccaneers-Vikings, 1, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Bengals-Falcons, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Packers-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Saints-49ers, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Giants-Eagles, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Raiders-Chargers, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, John Matuszak
Rai-SD aired on KTTV (FOX 11) in Los Angeles and KGTV (ABC 10) in San Diego
Monday 11/16:
Bears-Broncos, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 10, 1987 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/22:
Falcons-Vikings, 1, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Bills-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Browns-Oilers, 1, NBC, Jim Donovan, Reggie Rucker
Lions-Bears, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Packers-Chiefs, 1, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Colts-Patriots, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Steelers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Mel Proctor, Sam Rutigliano
Cardinals-Eagles, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Will McDonough
49ers-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Broncos-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Giants-Saints, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Chargers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Dolphins-Cowboys, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, Roger Staubach
MIA-DAL aired on WPLG (ABC 10) in Miami and KXAS (NBC 5) in Dallas
Monday 11/23:
Rams-Redskins, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 11, 1987 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/26:
Chiefs-Lions, 12:30, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Vikings-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Sunday 11/29:
Bengals-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Packers-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Oilers-Colts, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Michael Jackson
Dolphins-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Saints-Steelers, 1, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Eagles-Patriots, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Cardinals-Falcons, 1, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Broncos-Chargers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Giants-Redskins, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Buccaneers-Rams, 4, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Browns-49ers, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, Jim Brown
CLE-SF aired on WEWS (ABC 5) in Cleveland and KTVU (FOX 2) in San Francisco
Monday 11/30:
Raiders-Seahawks, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 12, 1987 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 12/6:
Falcons-Cowboys, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Colts-Browns, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Chiefs-Bengals, 1, NBC, Mel Proctor, Reggie Rucker
Rams-Lions, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Dan Jiggetts
Eagles-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Chargers-Oilers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
49ers-Packers, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil
Seahawks-Steelers, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Michael Jackson
Redskins-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Bills-Raiders, 4, NBC, Gary Gerould, Dave Casper
Patriots-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Buccaneers-Saints, 4, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Bears-Vikings, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, Ed Marinaro
CHI-MIN aired on WLS (ABC 7) in Chicago and KARE (NBC 11) in Minneapolis
Monday 12/7:
Jets-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 13, 1987 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 12/13:
Bills-Colts, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Dave Lapham
Bengals-Browns, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Sam Rutigliano
Cowboys-Redskins, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Oilers-Saints, 1, NBC, Jim Donovan, Dave Casper
Dolphins-Eagles, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Michael Jackson
Vikings-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Jets-Patriots, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Falcons-Rams, 4, CBS, Jack Buck, Will McDonough
Lions-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Raiders-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Giants-Cardinals, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Steelers-Chargers, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Broncos-Seahawks, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, Tom Jackson
DEN-SEA aired on KUSA (ABC 9) in Denver and KCPQ (FOX 13) in Seattle
Monday 12/14:
Bears-49ers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 14, 1987 - NBC Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/19:
Packers-Giants, 12:30, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Chiefs-Broncos, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Sunday 12/20:
Vikings-Lions, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Will McDonough
Patriots-Bills, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Reggie Rucker
Saints-Bengals, 1, CBS, Tim Brant, Hank Stram
Eagles-Jets, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Steelers-Oilers, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Sam Rutigliano
Seahawks-Bears, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Falcons-49ers, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Browns-Raiders, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Colts-Chargers, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Paul Maguire
Cardinals-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Redskins-Dolphins, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, Larry Csonka
WAS-MIA aired on WUSA (CBS 9) in Washington D.C. and WPLG (ABC 10) in Miami
Monday 12/21:
Cowboys-Rams, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WEEK 15, 1987 - CBS Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/26:
Browns-Steelers, 12:30, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy, Paul Maguire, Ahmad Rashad
Redskins-Vikings, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Sunday 12/27:
Bills-Eagles, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Dave Casper
Bengals-Oilers, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Reggie Rucker
Lions-Falcons, 1, CBS, James Brown, Dan Jiggetts
Packers-Saints, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil
Jets-Giants, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
Cardinals-Cowboys, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Terry Bradshaw
Seahawks-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Gayle Sierens, Dave Rowe
Buccaneers-Colts, 1, CBS, Jim Lampley, Ken Stabler
Bears-Raiders, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Chargers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Rams-49ers, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, O.J. Simpson
Ram-SF aired on KTTV (FOX 11) in Los Angeles and KTVU (FOX 2) in San Francisco
Monday 12/28:
Patriots-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
WILD CARD GAMES:
Sunday 1/3:
Vikings-Saints, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Seahawks-Oilers, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Joe Namath
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS:
Saturday 1/9:
Colts-Browns, 12:30, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Vikings-49ers, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Joe Theismann
Sunday 1/10:
Redskins-Bears, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
Oilers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Sunday 1/17:
Vikings-Redskins, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
Browns-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
SUPER BOWL XXII from San Diego:
Sunday 1/31: Redskins-Broncos, 6, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf
PRO BOWL from Honolulu:
Sunday 2/7: AFC-NFC, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Roy Firestone, O.J. Simpson, Tom Jackson
Local Radio Crews
Jets: Charley Steiner, Randy Rasmussen
Chiefs: Kevin Harlan, Len Dawson
Dolphins: Rick Weaver, Hank Goldberg, Henry Barrow
Bears: Wayne Larrivee, Dick Butkus, Jim Hart
Cowboys: Brad Sham, Dale Hansen
Patriots: Curt Gowdy, Jon Morris
Giants: Jim Gordon, Dick Lynch
Bengals: Phil Samp, Dave Lapham, Ken Anderson
Eagles: Merrill Reese, Stan Walters
Lions: Frank Beckmann, Charlie Sanders, Jim Brandstatter
Steelers: Jack Fleming, Myron Cope
Bills: Van Miller, John Murphy
49ers: Lon Simmons, Wayne Walker, Joe Starkey
Packers: Jim Irwin, Max McGee
Seahawks: Pete Gross, Don Heinrich, Wayne Cody
Browns: Nev Chandler, Doug Dieken
Saints: Jim Henderson, Archie Manning
Broncos: Bob Martin, Larry Zimmer
Redskins: Frank Herzog, Sonny Jurgensen, Sam Huff
Colts: Bob Lamey, Ed Harding