Miss USA 1978 was the 27th Miss USA pageant, televised live by CBS from the Gillard Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, South Carolina on April 29, 1978.
| Miss USA 1978 | |
|---|---|
Judi Andersen, Miss USA 1978. | |
| Date | April 29, 1978 |
| Presenters | [1] |
| Entertainment | Jack Jones |
| Venue | Gillard Municipal Auditorium, Charleston, South Carolina |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 51 |
| Placements | 12 |
| Winner | Judi Andersen |
The pageant was won by Judi Andersen of Hawaii, who succeeded outgoing titleholder Kimberly Tomes of Texas.[1] Andersen was the third woman from Hawaii to win the Miss USA title, and went on to place as 1st runner-up to Margaret Gardiner of South Africa at Miss Universe 1978.
Results
Placements
| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss USA 1978 | |
| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| 3rd Runner-Up | |
| 4th Runner-Up |
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| Top 12 |
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References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Judi Lois Andersen, Miss Hawaii, takes Miss USA title in Charleston". The Honolulu Advertiser. Combined news services. Apr 30, 1978. p. 1. Retrieved 26 July 2023.