The first and second segments are about the election race for the Kansas US Senate seat between incumbent Nancy Kassebaum of The Republican Party and challenger Jim Maher of The Democratic Party. There is a promotional spot for "Mystery" and "Rumpole of the Bailey" featuring host and actor Vincent Price. The third segment is about the homeless population and the Salvation Army Lodge in Kansas City. The fourth segment is a panel discussion with Bill Tammeus, Barbara Bailey and Chris Clouser about the most recent 1984 presidential debate between Reagan and Mondale in Louisville, Kentucky. There is a promotional spot for "Popcorn Paradise" airing the film "Clash by Night". The fifth segment is about Jack McKinney, the new head coach of the Kansas City Kings. The sixth segment is about art film houses showing movies in Kansas City. "Kansas City Illustrated is local news show, featuring in-depth news reports on several current events topics each episode."
