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12th ACTRA Awards

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12th ACTRA Awards
DateApril 16, 1983
Hosted byDon Harron
Highlights
Best TV ProgramBilly Bishop Goes to War
Best Radio ProgramScales of Justice: "Fruit of the Poisoned Tree"
Television/radio coverage
NetworkCBC Television
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The 12th ACTRA Awards were presented on April 16, 1983. The ceremony was hosted by Don Harron.[1]

Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau presented the top award for Best Television Program, and jokingly added Question Period as a fourth nominee in the category.[1]

Television

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Best Television Program Earle Grey Award
Best Continuing TV Performance Best Supporting TV Performance
Best New Performer Best TV Variety Performance
Best Television Host or Interviewer Best Children's Television Program
Best Writing, Television Drama Best Writing, Television Comedy/Variety
Best Writing, Television Public Affairs

Radio

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Best Radio Program Best Radio Host or Interviewer
  • Blue ribbon Scales of Justice: "Fruit of the Poisoned Tree"[2]
  • Bloodflowers[3]
  • Nuclear Peace[3]
Best Radio Actor Best Radio Variety Performance
Best Writing, Radio Drama Best Writing, Radio Variety
Best Writing, Radio Documentary

Journalism and special awards

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Gordon Sinclair Award Foster Hewitt Award
John Drainie Award

References

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  1. ^ a b Jane Harrison, "Billy Bishop best TV show". Owen Sound Sun-Times, April 18, 1983.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Rick Groen, "Air Farce, Billy Bishop big ACTRA winners". The Globe and Mail, April 18, 1983.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq "Awards show will be telecast on April 16 on CBC Finalists for ACTRA awards announced". The Globe and Mail, March 31, 1983.