32nd Directors Guild of America Awards

The 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in film and television in 1979, were presented on March 15, 1980 at the Beverly Hilton.[1] The award honoring commercial directors was given out for the first time at this ceremony.[2]

32nd Directors Guild of America Awards
DateMarch 15, 1980 (1980-03-15)
LocationThe Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
Presented byDirectors Guild of America
Highlights
Best Director Feature Film:Kramer vs. KramerRobert Benton

Winners and nominees

Film

Feature Film

Robert BentonKramer vs. Kramer

Television

Drama Series

Roger YoungLou Grant for "Cop"

Comedy Series

Charles S. DubinM*A*S*H for "Period of Adjustment"

Musical Variety

Tony CharmoliJohn Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

  • David Deutsch – Segovia at the White House
  • Don MischerThe 3rd Barry Manilow Special
Documentary

Alfred R. KelmanThe Body Human: The Magic Sense

  • John Cosgrove – Angel Death
  • William Peters – Death of a Family
Actuality

Don MischerKennedy Center Honors

Specials/Movies for TV/Actuality

Michael MannThe Jericho Mile

Commercials

Commercials

Robert Lieberman

Frank Capra Achievement Award

  • Emmett Emerson
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References

  1. "32nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards". Getty Images. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  2. "32nd Annual DGA Awards: Awards Ceremony Pictures". Directors Guild of America. Retrieved June 18, 2018. Robert Lieberman being awarded the first DGA Commercials Award by presenter Gil Cates.
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