| 12th ACTRA Awards | ||||
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| Date | April 16, 1983 | |||
| Hosted by | Don Harron | |||
| Highlights | ||||
| Best TV Program | Billy Bishop Goes to War | |||
| Best Radio Program | Scales of Justice: "Fruit of the Poisoned Tree" | |||
| Television/radio coverage | ||||
| Network | CBC Television | |||
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The 12th ACTRA Awards were presented on April 16, 1983. The ceremony was hosted by Don Harron.
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau presented the top award for Best Television Program, and jokingly added Question Period as a fourth nominee in the category.
Television
| Best Television Program | Earle Grey Award |
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| Best Continuing TV Performance | Best Supporting TV Performance |
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| Best New Performer | Best TV Variety Performance |
| Best Television Host or Interviewer | Best Children's Television Program |
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| Best Writing, Television Drama | Best Writing, Television Comedy/Variety |
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| Best Writing, Television Public Affairs | |
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Radio
| Best Radio Program | Best Radio Host or Interviewer |
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| Best Radio Actor | Best Radio Variety Performance |
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| Best Writing, Radio Drama | Best Writing, Radio Variety |
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| Best Writing, Radio Documentary | |
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Journalism and special awards
| Gordon Sinclair Award | Foster Hewitt Award |
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| John Drainie Award | |
References
- ^ Jane Harrison, "Billy Bishop best TV show". Owen Sound Sun-Times, April 18, 1983.
- ^ Rick Groen, "Air Farce, Billy Bishop big ACTRA winners". The Globe and Mail, April 18, 1983.
- ^ "Awards show will be telecast on April 16 on CBC Finalists for ACTRA awards announced". The Globe and Mail, March 31, 1983.