During 1988, a survey of mental-health professionals was conducted by Ray Boeche as to their beliefs as to the reaction of ordinary people to a verified alien contact situation.
Dissertation: Milligan, Dr Linda Jean “The UFO Debate: A Study of a Contemporary Legend” PhD Thesis Volumes I and II, OhioStateUniversity, 1988, 624 pages.
During 1988, a survey of 100 Protestant and Roman Catholic Ministers conducted by Barry Downing as to how they believed religions would be affected by the news that aliens did exist and were coming to earth.
On 16 September 1988, Fox network broadcasts a one hour special of the “The Late Show” devoted to discussion of UFOs. Featured Whitley Strieber, William Moore and others.
