<p>On this day in Labor History the year was 1980. The 32nd Annual Emmy Awards show took place despite 51 of the 52 nominated performers boycotting the event.  At issue was a strike by members of the Screen Actors Guild.  Powers Boothe was the only nominated actor to attend.  </p>

On this day in Labor History the year was 1980. The 32nd Annual Emmy Awards show took place despite 51 of the 52 nominated performers boycotting the event. At issue was a strike by members of the Screen Actors Guild. Powers Boothe was the only nominated actor to attend.

<p>On this day in Labor History the year was 1980.&nbsp;The 32nd Annual Emmy Awards show took place despite 51 of the 52 nominated performers boycotting the event. &nbsp;At issue was a strike by members of the Screen Actors Guild. &nbsp;Powers Boothe was the only nominated actor to attend.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

September 7 - Actors Boycott the Enmys

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