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Awards

Best Variety Program or Series

Best Dramatic Series

Best Dramatic Mini Series

Best Information Program or Series

Best Children's Series

Best Writing in a Dramatic Program

Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series

Best Direction in a Dramatic Series or Comedy Series

Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Series

Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Series

Best Performance by a Broadcast Journalist

Earle Grey Award

TV Guide's Most Popular Program Award

Best Animated Program or Series