For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Talley's Folly , by Lanford Wilson
The Jury
The Jury
Edwin Wilson(Chair)
Drama Critic, The Wall Street Journal
Richard L. Coe
Critic Emeritus, The Washington Post
Mel Gussow
Drama Critic, The New York Times
Winners in Drama
1980 Prize Winners
William A. Henry III
For critical writing about television.