| 5th People's Choice Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 7, 1979 |
| Hosted by | Dick Van Dyke |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
The 5th People's Choice Awards, honoring the best in popular culture for 1978, were held in 1979. They were broadcast on CBS.
Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program: Pam Dawber
Favorite Female TV Performer: Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Burnett
Favorite Motion Picture Supporting Actor: Jerry Reed
Favorite Non-Musical Motion Picture: Animal House
Favorite Overall Motion Picture: Grease
Favorite Overall New TV Program: Mork & Mindy
Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer: Burt Reynolds
Favorite Motion Picture Actress: Olivia Newton-John
Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer: Carol Burnett
Favorite Motion Picture Supporting Actress: Stockard Channing
Favorite New TV Comedy Program: Mork & Mindy
Favorite TV Comedy Program: M*A*S*H
Favorite TV Dramatic Program: Little House on the Prairie
Favorite TV Variety Program: Donny & Marie
Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Program: Robin Williams
Favorite Motion Picture Actor: Burt Reynolds
Favorite Male TV Performer: Alan Alda
Favorite Musical Motion Picture: Grease
Favorite Female Musical Performer: Olivia Newton-John
Favorite Male Musical Performer: Billy Joel, Andy Gibb
Favorite New Song: "Double Vision"
Favorite New TV Dramatic Program: Battlestar Galactica
