The 23rd Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 1996, were held on July 23, 1997.23rd Saturn Awards
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. Below is a complete list of nominees and winners. Winners are highlighted in bold.

Winners and nominees

Film

Television

Programs

Acting

Special awards

; George Pal Memorial Award * Kathleen Kennedy ; Life Career Award *

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; President's Award *

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;Service Award
Edward Russell
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'' (for its 20th anniversary)

References

External links

Official website
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