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The Daytime Emmys: 1979-1980
 
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series -- Guiding Light 
(CBS);
Allen M. Potter, executive producer;
Leslie Kwartin and Joe Willmore, producers.
 
Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series -- Douglass Watson, Another World (NBC)
 
Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series -- Judith Light, One Life to Live (ABC)
 
Outstanding Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role For A Daytime Drama Series -- 
Warren Burton, All My Children (ABC)
 
Outstanding Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role For A Daytime Drama Series -- 
Francesca James, All My Children (ABC)
 
Outstanding Direction For A Daytime Drama Series -- 
Lela Swift and Jerry Evans, Ryan's Hope (ABC)
 
Outstanding Writing For A Daytime Drama Series -- 
Claire Labine, Paul Avila Mayer, Mary Munisteri, Judith Pinsker, and Jeffrey Lane, Ryan's Hope (ABC)
 
Outstanding Guest/Cameo Appearance In A Daytime Drama Series -- 
Hugh McPhillips, Days of Our Lives (NBC)
 
Outstanding Host or Hostess In A Game or Audience Participation Show -- 
Peter Marshall, The Hollywood Squares (NBC)
 
Outstanding Host or Hostess In A Talk, Service, or Variety Series -- 
Phil Donahue, Donahue(Syndicated)
 
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