2nd People's Choice Awards

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2nd People's Choice Awards
DateMarch 4, 1976
Hosted by Jack Albertson
Television/radio coverage
Network CBS

The 2nd People's Choice Awards , honoring the best in popular culture for 1975, were held in 1976. They were broadcast on CBS. [1]

Contents

Appearances

Awards

Winners are listed first, in bold. [2]

Movies

Favorite Movie
Favorite Movie ActorFavorite Movie Actress

Television

Favorite Male Television PerformerFavorite Female Television Performer
Favorite All Around Male EntertainerFavorite All Around Female Entertainer
Favorite Television Comedy ProgramFavorite Television Drama
Favorite New Television ShowFavorite Performer in a New Television Show

Music

Favorite SongFavorite Music Performer

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References

  1. "1976 - 2nd Annual People's Choice Awards". Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  2. "1976 Nominees & Winners" . Retrieved November 10, 2015.