| 7th People's Choice Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 8, 1981 |
| Hosted by | Army Archerd and Lee Remick |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
The 7th People's Choice Awards, honoring the best in popular culture for 1980, were held in 1981. They were broadcast on CBS.
Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer: Carol Burnett
Favorite Female Musical Performer: Pat Benatar
Favorite Male TV Performer: Alan Alda
Favorite Male Musical Performer: Kenny Rogers
Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program: Diana Canova
Favorite New TV Comedy Program: Too Close for Comfort
Favorite Young TV Performer: Gary Coleman
Favorite Young Motion Picture Performer: Brooke Shields
Favorite Motion Picture: The Empire Strikes Back
Favorite Female TV Performer: Carol Burnett
Favorite Motion Picture Actress: Jane Fonda, Goldie Hawn
Favorite TV Dramatic Program: Dallas
Favorite TV Mini-Series: Shōgun
Favorite Song from a Motion Picture: "9 to 5"
Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Program: Tom Selleck
Favorite New Song: "Lady"
Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer: Alan Alda
Favorite Motion Picture Actor: Clint Eastwood
Favorite New TV Dramatic Program: Magnum, P.I.
Favorite TV Comedy Program: M*A*S*H
