| 3rd ACTRA Awards | |
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| Date | March 2, 1974 |
| Hosted by | Pierre Berton |
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| Network | CBC Television |
The 3rd ACTRA Awards were presented on March 2, 1974, at a ceremony hosted by Pierre Berton. [1]
It marked the first time that the ceremony was broadcast by CBC Television, although that took place as a "highlights" show following the end of the event rather than as a live broadcast. [1] It also marked the first time that ACTRA divided some categories up into separate awards for radio and television content, a process that would continue in future years.
| Earle Grey Award | Best Radio Actor |
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| Best Public Affairs Broadcaster, Television | Best Public Affairs Broadcaster, Radio |
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| Best Dramatic Writer, Television | Best Documentary Writer, Television |
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| Best Dramatic Writer, Radio | Best Documentary Writer, Radio |
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| Best Variety Performer | Best Sportscaster |
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| Gordon Sinclair Award | John Drainie Award |
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