The 72nd

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honored the best writing in film, television and radio of 2019. Nominees for television and radio were announced on December 5, 2019, while nominees for film were announced on January 6, 2020. Winners were announced on February 1, 2020 in joint ceremonies at the

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in Beverly Hills, California and in the Edison Ballroom at the

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in New York City, New York. The ceremonies were hosted by

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(Beverly Hilton) and John Fugelsang (Edison Ballroom).

Nominees

Film

Television

Children's

Documentary

News

Radio

Promotional writing

Special awards

Notes

References

3. † indicates the winners of the Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay.

External links

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