Oscars - Season 28 / Year 1980

Season 28 / Year 1980

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The 52nd Annual Academy Awards
The 52nd Academy Awards were broadcast on ABC and hosted by Johnny Carson. Kramer vs. Kramer won five awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Robert Benton, Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman, and Best Supporting Actress for Meryl Streep. Sally Field received Best Actress honors for Norma Rae, and Melvyn Douglas won Best Supporting Actor for Being There. The telecast received a mixed reception with critics praising Carson's hosting performance but criticising the pacing and predictability of the ceremony. It garnered 49 million viewers in the United States which was a 6% increase on the previous year.
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