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Emmy Awards: 1980

Emmy

Date:6 September (creative arts), 7 September (primetime programming)
Host:Dick Clark (I) (Pasadena); Steve Allen (I) (Pasadena)
Location:Pasadena Center Exhibition Hall, Pasadena, California, USA (creative arts)
Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California, USA (primetime programming)
Notes:
  • The awards are presented to shows that were broadcast between 1 July 1979 and 30 June 1980.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
  Winner:
 
  Other Nominees:
 
  • "Dallas" (1978) - Larry Hagman; CBS
  • "Quincy M.E." (1976) - Jack Klugman; NBC
  • "Rockford Files, The" (1974) - James Garner; NBC

  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Barney Miller" (1975) - Hal Linden; ABC
  • "Benson" (1979) - Robert Guillaume; ABC
  • "M*A*S*H" (1972) - Alan Alda; CBS
  • "Taxi" (1978) - Judd Hirsch; ABC

  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) (TV) - Jason Robards; NBC
  • Gideon's Trumpet (1980) (TV) - Henry Fonda; CBS
  • Scarlett O'Hara War, The (1980) (TV) - Tony Curtis (I); NBC
    - Part of the 'Moviola' series.

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Family" (1976) - Kristy McNichol; ABC
  • "Family" (1976) - Sada Thompson; ABC
  • "Rockford Files, The" (1974) - Lauren Bacall; NBC
    - For episode "Lions, Tigers, Monkeys and Dogs".
  • "Rockford Files, The" (1974) - Mariette Hartley; NBC
    - For episode "Paradise Cove".

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Haywire (1980) (TV) - Lee Remick; CBS
  • Miracle Worker, The (1979) (TV) - Melissa Gilbert (I); NBC
  • White Mama (1980) (TV) - Bette Davis; CBS

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Archie Bunker's Place" (1979) - Sheree North; CBS
  • "Flo" (1980) - Polly Holliday; CBS
  • "Jeffersons, The" (1975) - Isabel Sanford; CBS
  • "Soap" (1977) - Katherine Helmond; ABC

  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Lou Grant" (1977) - Mason Adams; CBS
  • "Lou Grant" (1977) - Robert Walden; CBS
  • "Rockford Files, The" (1974) - Noah Beery Jr.; NBC

  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Barney Miller" (1975) - Max Gail; ABC
  • "Barney Miller" (1975) - Steve Landesberg; ABC
  • "M*A*S*H" (1972) - Mike Farrell (I); CBS
  • "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978) - Howard Hesseman; CBS

  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) (TV) - Ernest Borgnine; CBS
  • Attica (1980) (TV) - Charles Durning; ABC
  • Flesh & Blood (1979) (TV) - John Cassavetes; CBS
  • Scarlett O'Hara War, The (1980) (TV) - Harold Gould (I); NBC
    - Also for Silent Lovers, The (1980) (TV) and This Year's Blonde (1980) (TV) (aka 'Moviola' series).

  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) (TV) - Patricia Neal; CBS
  • F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) (TV) - Eileen Heckart; NBC
  • Scarlett O'Hara War, The (1980) (TV) - Carrie Nye; NBC
    - Part of the 'Moviola' series.

  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Lou Grant" (1977) - Nina Foch (I); CBS
    - For episode "Hollywood".
  • "Lou Grant" (1977) - Linda Kelsey; CBS
  • "Trapper John, M.D." (1979) - Jessica Walter (I); CBS

  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Alice" (1976) - Polly Holliday; CBS
  • "Benson" (1979) - Inga Swenson; ABC
  • "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978) - Loni Anderson; CBS

  • Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction (Electronic)
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Big Show, The" (1980) - Bill Klages (lighting director); NBC
    - For episode with hosts Sarah Purcell and Flip Wilson.
  • Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs, The (1980) (TV) - Fred McKinnon (lighting director); Marc Palius (lighting director); ABC
  • Goldie and Liza Together (1980) (TV) - Daniel Flannery (lighting director); Bill Klages (lighting consultant); CBS
  • Tender Land, The (1979) (TV) - Tony Di Girolamo (lighting director); PBS
  • Unbroken Circle: A Tribute to Mother Maybelle Carter, The (1979) (TV) - George Riesenberger (lighting director); John Freschi (lighting director); CBS

  • Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Midnight Special, The" (1972) - Robert G. Holmes (I) (technical director); Bruce Bottone (camera operator); George Falardeau (camera operator); William Landers (II) (camera operator); Peggy Mahoney (I) (camera operator); Michael Stramisky (camera operator); NBC
    - For episode with host The Cars on 28 September 1979.
  • Christmas Special... With Love, Mac Davis, A (1979) (TV) - Jerry Weiss (I) (technical director); Larry Heider (camera operator); Roy Holm (camera operator); William Landers (II) (camera operator); Peggy Mahoney (I) (camera operator); Wayne Orr (camera operator); Michael Stramisky (camera operator); NBC
  • Goldie and Liza Together (1980) (TV) - Robert A. Kemp (technical director); Ralph Alcocer (camera operator); Jim Angel (camera operator); David N. Banks (camera operator); Ron Brooks (III) (camera operator); Warren Cress (camera operator); Jack Denton (IV) (camera operator); Bud Holland (camera operator); Art LaCombe (camera operator); Dan Langford (camera operator); Wayne Orr (camera operator); Ken Tamburri (camera operator); CBS
  • Magic of David Copperfield II, The (1979) (TV) - Jerry Weiss (I) (technical director); Les Atkinson (camera operator); Roy Holm (camera operator); Peggy Mahoney (I) (camera operator); Michael Stramisky (camera operator); CBS

  • Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "M*A*S*H" (1972) - Alan Alda (director); CBS
    - For episode "Dreams".
  • "M*A*S*H" (1972) - Charles S. Dubin (director); CBS
    - For episode "Period of Adjustment".
  • "M*A*S*H" (1972) - Burt Metcalfe (director); CBS
    - For episode "Bottle Fatigue".
  • "M*A*S*H" (1972) - Harry Morgan (I) (director); CBS
    - For episode "Stars and Stripes".

  • Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Lou Grant" (1977) - Burt Brinckerhoff; CBS
    - For episode "Hollywood".
  • "Lou Grant" (1977) - Peter Levin (I); CBS
    - For episode "Andrew, Part II: Trial".
  • "Lou Grant" (1977) - Gene Reynolds; CBS
    - For episode "Influence".
  • Skag (1980) (TV) - Frank Perry (I) (director); NBC
    - For the pilot episode of "Skag" (1980).

  • Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Big Show, The" (1980) - Nick Perito (music director); Joseph Lipman (principal arranger); Angela Morley (principal arranger); Peter T. Myers (principal arranger); NBC
    - For episode with hosts Steve Lawrence (I) and Don Rickles.
  • Barry Manilow: One Voice (1980) (TV) - Artie Butler (music director); ABC

  • Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) (TV) - Delbert Mann (I) (director); CBS
  • Amber Waves (1980) (TV) - Joseph Sargent; ABC
  • Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980) (TV) - William A. Graham (director); CBS
  • Scarlett O'Hara War, The (1980) (TV) - John Erman (director); NBC
    - Part of the 'Moviola' series.

  • Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Big Show, The" (1980) - Steve Binder (director); NBC
    - For episode with hosts Mariette Hartley and Dean Martin (I).
  • "Muppet Show, The" (1976) - Peter Harris (I); Syndicated
    - For episode with Liza Minnelli (4.14).
  • John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979) (TV) - Tony Charmoli (director); ABC

  • Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Amber Waves (1980) (TV) - Ken Trevey (writer); ABC
  • Attica (1980) (TV) - James S. Henerson (writer); ABC
  • Gideon's Trumpet (1980) (TV) - David W. Rintels (writer); CBS
  • This Year's Blonde (1980) (TV) - James Lee (III) (writer); NBC
    - Part of the 'Moviola' series.

  • Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Carol Burnett & Company" (1979) - Bob Arnott (writer); Roger Beatty (writer); Dick Clair (writer); Tim Conway (writer); Ann Elder (writer); Arnie Kogen (writer); Buz Kohan (writer); Jenna McMahon (writer); Kenny Solms (writer); ABC
    - For episode with Sally Field on 8 September 1979.
  • "Muppet Show, The" (1976) - Jim Henson (I) (writer); Don Hinkley (writer); Jerry Juhl (writer); David Odell (writer); Syndicated
    - For episode with Alan Arkin (4.20).
  • "Saturday Night Live" (1975) - Peter Aykroyd (writer); Anne Beatts (writer); Tom Davis (I) (writer); James Downey (I) (writer); Brian Doyle-Murray (writer); Al Franken (I) (writer); Tom Gammill (I) (writer); Lorne Michaels (writer); Matt Neuman (writer); Don Novello (writer); Sarah Paley (writer); Max Pross (writer); Herbert Sargent (I) (writer); Tom Schiller (writer); Harry Shearer (writer); Rosie Shuster (writer); Alan Zweibel (writer); NBC
    - For episode with host Teri Garr on 26 January 1980.
  • Goldie and Liza Together (1980) (TV) - Fred Ebb (writer); CBS

  • Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Lou Grant" (1977) - Allan Burns (I) (writer); Gene Reynolds (writer); CBS
    - For episode "Brushfire".
  • "Lou Grant" (1977) - Michele Gallery (writer); CBS
    - For episode "Lou".
  • "Tenspeed and Brown Shoe" (1980) {Pilot (#1.1)} - Stephen J. Cannell (writer); ABC
    - For the pilot episode of "Tenspeed and Brown Shoe" (1980).
  • Skag (1980) (TV) - Abby Mann (writer); NBC
    - For the pilot episode of "Skag" (1980).

  • Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Associates, The" (1979) - Stan Daniels (writer); Ed. Weinberger (writer); ABC
    - For episode "The Censors".
  • "Associates, The" (1979) - Michael Leeson (teleplay); Charlie Hauck (II) (story); ABC
    - For episode "The First Day".
  • "M*A*S*H" (1972) - David Isaacs (I) (writer); Ken Levine (I) (writer); CBS
    - For episode "Goodbye, Radar", part II.
  • "Taxi" (1978) - Glen Charles (writer); Les Charles (writer); ABC
    - For episode "Honor Thy Father".

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Brave New World (1980) (TV) - Harry L. Wolf; NBC
  • Kenny Rogers as The Gambler (1980) (TV) - Joseph F. Biroc; CBS
  • Miracle Worker, The (1979) (TV) - Ted Voightlander; NBC

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Fantasy Island" (1978) - Emmett Bergholtz (cinematographer); ABC
    - For episode "The Wedding".
  • "From Here to Eternity" (1980) - Gerald Perry Finnerman; NBC
    - For episode "Pearl Harbor".
  • "Incredible Hulk, The" (1978) - John McPherson (I); CBS
    - For episode "Broken Image".
  • "Little House on the Prairie" (1974) - Ted Voightlander; NBC
    - For episode "May We Make Them Proud".
  • "Quincy M.E." (1976) - Alric Edens; NBC
    - For episode "Riot".

  • Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) (TV) - John Stoll (I) (production designer); Karel Vacek (I) (art director); CBS
  • Brave New World (1980) (TV) - Tom H. John (art director); Mary Ann Biddle (set decorator); NBC
  • Ordeal of Dr. Mudd, The (1980) (TV) - Jack De Shields (art director); Ira Bates (set decorator); CBS
  • Orphan Train (1979) (TV) - Jan Scott (I) (art director/production designer); Bill Harp (set decorator); CBS
  • Silent Lovers, The (1980) (TV) - Michael Baugh (production designer); Jerry Adams (I) (set decorator); NBC
    - Part of the 'Moviola' series.

  • Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Big Show, The" (1980) - Brian Bartholomew (production designer); Bob Keene (I) (production designer); Tom Bugenhagen (set decorator); NBC
    - For episode with hosts Sarah Purcell and Flip Wilson.
  • "Muppet Show, The" (1976) - Malcolm Stone (I) (art director); Syndicated
    - For episode with Beverly Sills (4.9).
  • Shirley MacLaine... 'Every Little Movement' (1980) (TV) - Romain Johnston (art director); Debe Hendricks (set decorator); CBS

  • Outstanding Art Direction for a Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Beyond Westworld" (1980) - Michael Baugh (production designer); Edward J. McDonald (set decorator); CBS
    - For the pilot.
  • "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" (1979) - Hub Braden (art director); Fred Luff III (art director); Frank Lombardo (set decorator); NBC
    - For episode "Ardala Returns".
  • "Hart to Hart" (1979) - James J. Agazzi (art director); Paul Sylos (art director); Bob Signorelli (set decorator); ABC
    - For episode "Man with Jade Eyes".
  • Skag (1980) (TV) - David Marshall (II) (art director); William Craig Smith (art director); Leonard A. Mazzola (set decorator); NBC
    - For the pilot episode of "Skag" (1980).

  • Outstanding Costume Design for a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls (1980) (TV) - Bob Mackie (costume designer); ABC
  • Beatrice Arthur Special, The (1980) (TV) - Ret Turner (costume designer); CBS
  • Carpenters: Music, Music, Music, The (1980) (TV) - Bill Belew (costume designer); ABC
  • Dream Merchants, The (1980) (TV) - Grady Hunt (I) (costume designer); Syndicated

  • Outstanding Costume Design for a Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" (1979) - Al Lehman (I) (costume designer); NBC
    - For episode "Flight of the War Witch", part II.
  • "Fantasy Island" (1978) - Grady Hunt (I) (costume designer); ABC
    - For episode "Tattoo: The Love God/Magnolia Blossom".
  • "Galactica 1980" (1980) - Jean-Pierre Dorléac; ABC
    - For episode "Starbuck's Last Journey".
  • "Muppet Show, The" (1976) - Calista Hendrickson; Syndicated
    - For episode with Beverly Sills (4.9).

  • Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Amber Waves (1980) (TV) - Chris Large (sound mixer); Eddie Nelson (I) (sound mixer); George Porter (III) (sound mixer); Terry Porter (I) (sound mixer); ABC
  • Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story, The (1980) (TV) - Robert W. Glass Jr. (sound mixer); Patrick Mitchell (II) (sound mixer); Robert Thirlwell (sound mixer); John Wilkinson (I) (sound mixer); NBC
  • Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980) (TV) - David E. Campbell (sound mixer); Jacques Nosco (sound mixer); Robert Pettis (sound mixer); John T. Reitz (sound mixer); CBS
    - For part II.
  • Skag (1980) (TV) - David Dockendorf (sound mixer); Robert L. Harman (sound mixer); William L. McCaughey (sound mixer); Jack Solomon (sound mixer); NBC
    - For the pilot episode of "Skag" (1980).

  • Outstanding Achievement in Tape Sound Mixing
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Crystal Gayle Special, The (1979) (TV) - Terry Farris (sound mixer); Thomas J. Huth (sound mixer); Blake Norton (I) (sound mixer); CBS
  • Donna Summer Special, The (1980) (TV) - Jerry Clemans (sound mixer); Juergen Koppers (sound mixer); Doug Nelson (I) (sound mixer); ABC
  • Kenny Rogers and the American Cowboy (1979) (TV) - Jerry Clemans (sound mixer); Billy Sherrill (III) (sound mixer); CBS
  • Oldest Living Graduate, The (1980) (TV) - Don Worsham (sound mixer); NBC
  • Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (1980) (TV) - Jerry Clemans (sound mixer); Gordon Klimuck (sound mixer); Doug Nelson (I) (sound mixer); ABC

  • Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Big Show, The" (1980) - Ken Denisoff (editor); Kevin Muldoon (editor); Andy Zall (editor); NBC
    - For episode with hosts Tony Randall (I) and Hervé Villechaize.
  • "Fridays" (1980) - Terry M. Pickford (editor); ABC
    - For episode with Boz Scaggs on 16 May 1980.
  • "New Kind of Family, A" (1979) - Marco Zappia (editor); ABC
    - For episode "I Do".

  • Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing for a Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "M*A*S*H" (1972) - Larry L. Mills (editor); Stanford Tischler (editor); CBS
    - For episode "The Yalu Brick Road".
  • "Skag" (1980) - Larry Strong (I); NBC
    - For episode "The Working Girl", part I.
  • Skag (1980) (TV) - Sidney Katz (I); NBC
    - For the pilot episode of "Skag" (1980).

  • Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980) (TV) - Andy Zall (editor); ABC
  • Christmas in New Mexico (1979) (TV) - Marco Zappia (editor); ABC
  • Donna Summer Special, The (1980) (TV) - Terry Climer (editor); ABC

  • Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Attica (1980) (TV) - Paul LaMastra (editor); BC
  • Kenny Rogers as The Gambler (1980) (TV) - Jerrold L. Ludwig; CBS
  • S.O.S. Titanic (1979) (TV) - John A. Martinelli (editor); Rusty Coppleman (editor); ABC
  • Silent Lovers, The (1980) (TV) - David Newhouse (I); NBC
    - Part of the 'Moviola' series.
  • When Hell Was in Session (1979) (TV) - John Woodcock (I); NBC

  • Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Amber Waves (1980) (TV) - Tom Cornwell (sound editor); Peter Harrison (I) (sound editor); Andrew Herbert (sound editor); Michael Hilkene (sound editor); Fred Judkins (sound editor); Jill Taggart (sound editor); Rusty Tinsley (sound editor); ABC
  • Attica (1980) (TV) - Tom Cornwell (sound editor); Linda Dove (sound editor); Don Ernst (sound editor); Peter Harrison (I) (sound editor); Andrew Herbert (sound editor); Fred Judkins (sound editor); Michael P. Redbourn (sound editor); Rusty Tinsley (sound editor); ABC
  • Plutonium Incident, The (1980) (TV) - Tom Cornwell (sound editor); David R. Elliott (sound editor); Don Ernst (sound editor); Dimitri Gortinski (sound editor); Peter Harrison (I) (sound editor); Andrew Herbert (sound editor); Michael Hilkene (sound editor); Fred Judkins (sound editor); Jill Taggart (sound editor); Rusty Tinsley (sound editor); Christopher T. Welch (sound editor); CBS

  • Outstanding Achievement in Makeup
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Beyond Westworld" (1980) - John Chambers (I) (makeup); Robert Sidell (makeup); CBS
    - For the pilot episode.
  • "Disraeli" (1978) - Lorraine Dawkins (makeup); Anita Harris (makeup); Sheila Mann (I) (makeup); Mary Southgate (makeup); Brenda Yewdell (makeup); PBS
    - For part I: "Dizzy".
    - (Shown within "Masterpiece Theatre" (1971)).
  • Haywire (1980) (TV) - Jack Freeman (I) (makeup); CBS
  • Salem's Lot (1979) (TV) - Ben Lane (makeup); Jack H. Young (makeup); CBS

  • Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Dallas" (1978) - Bruce Broughton (composer); CBS
    - For episode "The Lost Child".
  • "Eischied" (1979) - John Cacavas (composer); NBC
    - For episode "Only The Pretty Girls Die", part II.
  • "Paris" (1979) - Fred Karlin (composer); CBS
    - For episode "Decisions".
  • Skag (1980) (TV) - Billy Goldenberg (composer); NBC
    - For the pilot episode of "Skag" (1980).

  • Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Limited Series or a Special (Dramatic Underscore)
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Last Convertible, The" (1979) - Pete Rugolo (composer); NBC
    - For part I.
  • Salem's Lot (1979) (TV) - Harry Sukman (composer); CBS
  • Silent Lovers, The (1980) (TV) - Gerald Fried (composer); NBC
    - Part of the 'Moviola' series.

  • Outstanding Variety or Music Program
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Benny Hill Show, The" (1969) - Philip Jones (VI) (executive producer); Keith Beckett (producer); David Bell (II) (producer); Ronald Fouracre (producer); Peter Frazer-Jones (producer); Dennis Kirkland (producer); John Robins (producer); Mark Stuart (I) (producer); Benny Hill (star); Syndicated
  • "Muppet Show, The" (1976) - David Lazer (executive producer); Jim Henson (I) (producer/star: The Muppets); Dave Goelz (star: The Muppets); Louise Gold (star: The Muppets); Richard Hunt (I) (star: The Muppets); Kathryn Mullen (star: The Muppets); Jerry Nelson (I) (star: The Muppets); Frank Oz (star: The Muppets); Steve Whitmire (star: The Muppets); Syndicated
  • Goldie and Liza Together (1980) (TV) - George Schlatter (executive producer); Don Mischer (producer); Fred Ebb (producer); Goldie Hawn (star); Liza Minnelli (star); CBS
  • Shirley MacLaine... 'Every Little Movement' (1980) (TV) - Gary Smith (III) (producer); Dwight Hemion (producer); Shirley MacLaine (star); CBS

  • Outstanding Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Dallas" (1978) - Philip Capice (executive producer); Lee Rich (executive producer); Leonard Katzman (producer); CBS
  • "Family" (1976) - Aaron Spelling (executive producer); Leonard Goldberg (I) (executive producer); Edward Zwick (producer); ABC
  • "Rockford Files, The" (1974) - Meta Rosenberg (executive producer); Stephen J. Cannell (supervising producer); David Chase (II) (producer); Chas. Floyd Johnson (producer); Juanita Bartlett (producer); NBC
  • "White Shadow, The" (1978) - Bruce Paltrow (executive producer); Mark Tinker (producer); CBS

  • Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Live from Lincoln Center" (1976) - John Goberman (producer); Luciano Pavarotti (star); PBS
    - For episode "New York Philharmonic with Zubin Mehta and Luciano Pavarotti".
  • Beverly Sills in Concert (1980) (TV) - Thomas L. Merklinger (executive producer); Beverly Sills (star); PBS
  • Conversations About the Dance (1980) (TV) - Loring d'Usseau (producer); Agnes de Mille (star); PBS

  • Outstanding Limited Series
      Winner:
     
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  • "Disraeli" (1978) - Joan Wilson (II) (series producer); Cecil Clarke (I) (producer); PBS
    - (Shown within "Masterpiece Theatre" (1971)).
  • "Duchess of Duke Street, The" (1976) - Joan Wilson (II) (series producer); John Hawkesworth (producer); PBS
    - (Shown within "Masterpiece Theatre" (1971)).
  • Scarlett O'Hara War, The (1980) (TV) - David L. Wolper (executive producer); Stan Margulies (producer); NBC
    - Also for Silent Lovers, The (1980) (TV) and This Year's Blonde (1980) (TV) (aka 'Moviola' series).

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Special Events
      Nominees:
     
  • 34th Annual Tony Awards, The (1980) (TV) - Carl Vitelli (lighting director); CBS
  • 52nd Annual Academy Awards, The (1980) (TV) - Larry Grossman (I) (music); Buz Kohan (lyrics); ABC
    - For segment "Dancin' on the Silver Screen".
  • 52nd Annual Academy Awards, The (1980) (TV) - Ray Klausen (art director); ABC
  • 52nd Annual Academy Awards, The (1980) (TV) - Donald O'Connor (performer); ABC
    - For segment "Dancin' on the Silver Screen".
  • 52nd Annual Academy Awards, The (1980) (TV) - Walter Painter (choreographer); ABC
    - For segment "Dancin' on the Silver Screen".

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Animation Program
      Nominees:
     
  • Bugs Bunny's Bustin' Out All Over (1980) (TV) - Chuck Jones (I) (director); CBS
  • Pink Panther in the Olym-pinks (1980) (TV) - Friz Freleng (director); ABC

  • Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences
      Winner:
     
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  • Salem's Lot (1979) (TV) - Gene Kraft (graphic designer); CBS

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Children's Program
      Winner:
     
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  • Halloween That Almost Wasn't, The (1979) (TV) - Arthur Ginsberg (film editor); ABC
  • Halloween That Almost Wasn't, The (1979) (TV) - Mariette Hartley (performer); ABC
  • Sesame Street in Puerto Rico (1979) (TV) - Ozzie Alfonso (director); PBS
  • Sesame Street in Puerto Rico (1979) (TV) - Nat Mongioi (art director); PBS

  • Outstanding Children's Program
      Nominees:
     
  • Benji at Work (1980) (TV) - Joe Camp (I) (executive producer); Fielder Baker (producer); ABC
  • Halloween That Almost Wasn't, The (1979) (TV) - Richard Barclay (I) (executive producer); Gaby Monet (producer); ABC
  • Sesame Street in Puerto Rico (1979) (TV) - Al Hyslop (executive producer); Michael J. Cozell (producer); PBS

  • Outstanding Informational Program
      Winner:
     
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  • "Bill Moyers' Journal" (1972) - Joan Konner (executive producer); Bill Moyers (star); PBS
  • "Cousteau Odyssey, The" (1977) - Jacques-Yves Cousteau (executive producer); Philippe Cousteau (I) (executive producer); PBS
    - For episode "The Nile".
  • Body Human: The Body Beautiful, The (1980) (TV) - Thomas W. Moore (executive producer); Alfred R. Kelman (producer); Robert E. Fuisz (producer); Charles A. Bangert (co-producer); Geof Bartz (co-producer); Vivian R. Moss (co-producer); CBS
  • Picasso: A Painter's Diary (1980) (TV) - George Page (executive producer); Perry Miller Adato (producer); PBS

  • Outstanding Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
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  • "Barney Miller" (1975) - Danny Arnold (executive producer); Tony Sheehan (producer); Noam Pitlik (producer); Gary Shaw (I) (co-producer); ABC
  • "M*A*S*H" (1972) - Burt Metcalfe (executive producer); Jim Mulligan (I) (producer); John Rappaport (producer); CBS
  • "Soap" (1977) - Paul Junger Witt (executive producer); Tony Thomas (I) (executive producer); Susan Harris (I) (producer); ABC
  • "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978) - Hugh Wilson (I) (executive producer); Rod Daniel (producer); CBS

  • Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Fantasy Island" (1978) - Joan Phillips (I) (hairstylist); ABC
    - For episode "Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde/Aphrodite".
  • Haywire (1980) (TV) - Carolyn Elias (hairstylist); Bette Iverson (hairstylist); CBS
  • Murder Can Hurt You (1980) (TV) - Naomi Cavin (hairstylist); Mary Hadley (hairstylist); ABC
  • Silent Lovers, The (1980) (TV) - Leonard Drake (hairstylist); NBC
    - Part of the 'Moviola' series.

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Special Class
      Winner:
     
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  • Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops - 1941-1972 (1980) (TV) - Darryl Sutton (video tape editor); NBC
  • Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre, A (1979) (TV) - Harry Bottorf (lighting); John Gisondi (lighting); William C. Knight (lighting); Dick Weiss (I) (lighting); PBS
  • Dream Merchants, The (1980) (TV) - Cliff Chally (costumes); Patricia Zinn Etheridge (costumes); Syndicated
  • Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol (1979) (TV) - O. Tamburri (technical director); Reed Howard (camera operator); William Landers (II) (camera operator); Victoria Walker (I) (camera operator); NBC

  • Outstanding Animated Program
      Winner:
     
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  • Pink Panther in the Olym-pinks (1980) (TV) - David H. DePatie (producer); Friz Freleng (producer); ABC
  • Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980) (TV) - David H. DePatie (executive producer); Friz Freleng (executive producer); Dr. Seuss (producer); ABC
  • She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown (1980) (TV) - Lee Mendelson (executive producer); Bill Melendez (producer); CBS

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Creative Technical Crafts
      Winners:
     
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  • "Muppet Show, The" (1976) - Leslee Asch (muppet design); Edward G. Christie (muppet design); Barbara S. Davis (muppet design); Faz Fazakas (muppet design); Nomi Frederick (muppet design); Michael K. Frith (muppet design); Amy Van Gilder (muppet design); Dave Goelz (muppet design); Marianne Harms (muppet design); Larry Jameson (II) (muppet design); Mari Kaestle (muppet design); Rollin Krewson (muppet design); Tim Miller (I) (muppet design); Bob Payne (I) (muppet design); Jan Rosenthal (muppet design); Don Sahlin (muppet design); Caroly Wilcox (muppet design); Syndicated
    - For episode with Alan Arkin (4.20).
  • "Muppet Show, The" (1976) - Edward G. Christie (muppet design); Barbara S. Davis (muppet design); Faz Fazakas (muppet design); Nomi Frederick (muppet design); Michael K. Frith (muppet design); Amy Van Gilder (muppet design); Dave Goelz (muppet design); Larry Jameson (II) (muppet design); Mari Kaestle (muppet design); Rollin Krewson (muppet design); Tim Miller (I) (muppet design); Bob Payne (I) (muppet design); Jan Rosenthal (muppet design); Don Sahlin (muppet design); Caroly Wilcox (muppet design); Syndicated
    - For episode with Kenny Rogers (I) (4.10).
  • All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) (TV) - Roy Whybrow (special effects - cinematography); CBS

  • Outstanding Program Achievement - Special Events
      Winner:
     
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  • 52nd Annual Academy Awards, The (1980) (TV) - Howard W. Koch (producer); ABC
  • American Film Institute Salute to James Stewart, The (1980) (TV) - George Stevens Jr. (producer); CBS
  • Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts, The (1979) (TV) - George Stevens Jr. (producer); Nick Vanoff (producer); CBS

  • Outstanding Program Achievement - Special Class
      Winner:
     
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  • "Real People" (1979) - George Schlatter (executive producer); John Barbour (II) (producer); Bob Wynn (producer); NBC
  • "Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The" (1962) - Frederick De Cordova (executive producer); Peter Lassally (producer); Johnny Carson (I) (star); NBC
  • Fred Astaire: Puttin' on His Top Hat (1980) (TV) - George Page (executive producer); Jac Venza (executive producer); David Heeley (producer); PBS
  • Winter Olympics '80: The World Comes to America (1980) (TV) - Roone Arledge (executive producer); Doug Wilson (VII) (producer); ABC

  • Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special
      Winner:
     
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  • All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) (TV) - Martin Starger (executive producer); Norman Rosemont (producer); CBS
  • Amber Waves (1980) (TV) - Philip Mandelker (executive producer); Stanley Kallis (producer); ABC
  • Gideon's Trumpet (1980) (TV) - John Houseman (I) (executive producer); David W. Rintels (producer); CBS
  • Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980) (TV) - Frank Konigsberg (executive producer); Ernest Tidyman (producer); Sam Manners (I) (producer); CBS

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Program
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  • "Cousteau Odyssey, The" (1977) - Henri Colpi (film editor); John Soh (film editor); PBS
    - For episode "The Nile".
  • Body Human: The Body Beautiful, The (1980) (TV) - Robert E. Fuisz (writer); Louis H. Gorfain (writer); CBS

  • Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
      Winner:
     
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  • Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980) (TV) - Ron Field (II) (choreographer); ABC
  • Uptown: A Tribute to the Apollo Theatre (1980) (TV) - Lester Wilson (choreographer); NBC

  • Governor's Award

      Awarded to:
     

    Special Award

    Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development
      Winner:
     
    • National Bureau of Standards; Public Broadcasting Service; American Broadcasting Company
      - For their development of the Closed Captioning for the Deaf System.

    Citation

    Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development
      Winners:
     
    • Convergence Corporation
      - For the videotape editing systems utilizing a "joystick" control, as incorporated in their ECS-100 Video Tape Editing Systems.
    • Vital Industries
      - For its pioneering development of digital video manipulation technology.
    • David Bargen
      - For the development of the "409" and "TRACE" computer programs used in off-line videotape editing.