Primetime Emmy Awards 1980
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing for a Series
Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing
- WinnerPowerDon Crosby, Mark Dennis, Tony Garber, Doug Grindstaff, Don Isaacs, Hank Salerno, Larry Singer
- AtticaTom Cornwell, Linda Dove, Donald W. Ernst, Peter Harrison, Andrew Herbert, Fred Judkins, Michael P. Redbourn, Russ Tinsley
- The Plutonium IncidentTom Cornwell, David R. Elliott, Donald W. Ernst, Dimitry Gortinsky, Peter Harrison, Andrew Herbert, Michael Hilkene, Fred Judkins, Jill Taggart, Russ Tinsley, Christopher T. Welch
- Amber WavesTom Cornwell, Peter Harrison, Andrew Herbert, Michael Hilkene, Fred Judkins, Jill Taggart, Russ Tinsley
Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing
- WinnerThe Ordeal of Dr. MuddRay Barons, David E. Campbell, Robert Pettis, John T. Reitz
- Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim JonesDavid E. Campbell, Jacques Nosco, Robert Pettis, John T. Reitz
- Amber WavesChris Large, Eddie Nelson, George Porter, Terry Porter
- SkagDavid Dockendorf, Robert L. Harman, William L. McCaughey, Jack Solomon
- The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love StoryRobert W. Glass Jr., Patrick Mitchell, Robert Thirlwell, John Wilkinson
Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction (Electronic)
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup
Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Limited Series or a Special (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Tape Sound Mixing
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork
- WinnerThe Oldest Living GraduateWayne Parsons, Thomas Geren, Dean Hall, Bob Highton, William Landers, Ron Sheldon
- Goldie and Liza TogetherRobert A. Kemp, Ralph Alcocer, Jim Angel, David N. Banks, Ron Brooks, Warren Cress, Jack Denton, Bud Holland, Art LaCombe, Wayne Orr, Ken Tamburri
- The Magic of David Copperfield IIJerry Weiss, Les Atkinson, Roy Holm, Peggy Mahoney, Michael Stramisky
- A Christmas Special... With Love, Mac DavisJerry Weiss, Larry Heider, Roy Holm, William Landers, Peggy Mahoney, Wayne Orr, Michael Stramisky
- The Midnight SpecialRobert G. Holmes, Bruce Bottone, George Falardeau, William Landers, Peggy Mahoney, Michael Stramisky
Outstanding Animated Program
Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Art Direction for a Series
Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Children's Program
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series
Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts
Outstanding Comedy Series
- WinnerTaxiJames L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, Glen Charles, Les Charles
- SoapPaul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas, Susan Harris
- WKRP in CincinnatiHugh Wilson, Rod Daniel
- M*A*S*HBurt Metcalfe, Jim Mulligan, John Rappaport
- Barney MillerDanny Arnold, Tony Sheehan, Noam Pitlik, Gary Shaw
Outstanding Costume Design for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Costume Design for a Series
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Drama Series
- WinnerLou GrantGene Reynolds, Seth Freeman
- FamilyAaron Spelling, Leonard Goldberg, Edward Zwick
- The White ShadowBruce Paltrow, Mark Tinker
- DallasPhilip Capice, Lee Rich, Leonard Katzman
- The Rockford FilesMeta Rosenberg, Stephen J. Cannell, David Chase, Chas. Floyd Johnson, Juanita Bartlett
Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special
Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Animation Program
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Children's Program
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Creative Technical Crafts
- WinnerLive from Lincoln CenterMark Schubin
- WinnerLive from Studio 8H: A Tribute to ToscaniniScott Schachter
- All Quiet on the Western FrontRoy Whybrow
- The Muppet ShowEdward G. Christie, Barbara S. Davis, Faz Fazakas, Nomi Frederick, Michael K. Frith, Amy Van Gilder, Dave Goelz, Larry Jameson, Mari Kaestle, Rollin Krewson, Tim Miller, Bob Payne, Jan Rosenthal, Don Sahlin, Caroly Wilcox
- The Muppet ShowLeslee Asch, Edward G. Christie, Barbara S. Davis, Faz Fazakas, Nomi Frederick, Michael K. Frith, Amy Van Gilder, Dave Goelz, Marianne Harms, Larry Jameson, Mari Kaestle, Rollin Krewson, Tim Miller, Bob Payne, Jan Rosenthal, Don Sahlin, Caroly Wilcox
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Program
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Special Class
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Special Events
Outstanding Informational Program
- WinnerThe Magic SenseThomas W. Moore, Alfred R. Kelman, Robert E. Fuisz, Charles A. Bangert, Vivian R. Moss
- Bill Moyers' JournalJoan Konner, Bill Moyers
- Picasso: A Painter's DiaryGeorge Page, Perry Miller Adato
- The Body BeautifulThomas W. Moore, Alfred R. Kelman, Robert E. Fuisz, Charles A. Bangert, Geof Bartz, Vivian R. Moss
- The Cousteau OdysseyJacques-Yves Cousteau, Philippe Cousteau
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Limited Series
Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Program Achievement - Special Class
Outstanding Program Achievement - Special Events
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Variety or Music Program
- WinnerBaryshnikov on BroadwayHerman Krawitz, Gary Smith, Dwight Hemion, Mikhail Baryshnikov
- Shirley MacLaine... 'Every Little Movement'Gary Smith, Dwight Hemion, Shirley MacLaine
- Goldie and Liza TogetherGeorge Schlatter, Don Mischer, Fred Ebb, Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli
- The Benny Hill ShowPhilip Jones, Keith Beckett, David Bell, Ronald Fouracre, Peter Frazer-Jones, Dennis Kirkland, John Robins, Mark Stuart, Benny Hill
- The Muppet ShowDavid Lazer, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Steve Whitmire
Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
- WinnerShirley MacLaine... 'Every Little Movement'Buz Kohan
- Saturday Night LivePeter Aykroyd, Anne Beatts, Tom Davis, James Downey, Brian Doyle-Murray, Al Franken, Tom Gammill, Lorne Michaels, Matt Neuman, Don Novello, Sarah Paley, Max Pross, Herbert Sargent, Tom Schiller, Harry Shearer, Rosie Shuster, Alan Zweibel
- The Muppet ShowJim Henson, Don Hinkley, Jerry Juhl, David Odell
- Goldie and Liza TogetherFred Ebb
- Carol Burnett & CompanyBob Arnott, Roger Beatty, Dick Clair, Tim Conway, Ann Elder, Arnie Kogen, Buz Kohan, Jenna McMahon, Kenny Solms