Winners and nominees
| Earle Grey Award | Gordon Sinclair Award |
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| Best Variety Performer | Best Public Affairs Broadcaster |
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| Best Dramatic Writer | Best Documentary Writer |
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| John Drainie Award | |
| 2nd ACTRA Awards | |
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| Date | April 30, 1973 |
| Hosted by | Pierre Berton |
The 2nd ACTRA Awards were presented on April 30, 1973 to honour achievements in Canadian television in 1972. [1] The ceremony was hosted by Pierre Berton, and featured several new categories which had not been presented at the 1st ACTRA Awards the previous year. [1]
| Earle Grey Award | Gordon Sinclair Award |
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| Best Variety Performer | Best Public Affairs Broadcaster |
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| Best Dramatic Writer | Best Documentary Writer |
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| John Drainie Award | |
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