Miss USA 1970 was the 19th Miss USA pageant, televised live by CBS from Miami Beach, Florida on May 16, 1970.
| Miss USA 1970 | |
|---|---|
 Debbie Shelton being crowned Miss USA 1970 | |
| Date | May 16, 1970 |
| Presenters | Bob Barker |
| Entertainment | Ricky Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band |
| Venue | Miami Beach, Florida |
| Broadcaster | CBS, WTVJ |
| Entrants | 51 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Winner | Deborah Shelton Virginia |
| Congeniality | Diane Swendeman Texas |
| Photogenic | Deborah Shelton Virginia |
The pageant was won by Deborah Shelton of Virginia, who was crowned by outgoing titleholder Wendy Dascomb, also of Virginia[1] – the first time in Miss USA history that a state won back-to-back titles. Shelton went on to place as 1st runner-up at Miss Universe 1970. She later became an actress who appeared in the film Body Double and on a number of television series, including Dallas.
Results
| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss USA 1970 | |
| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| 3rd Runner-Up | |
| 4th Runner-Up | |
| Top 15 |
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References
- ^ a b c d e "Miss USA title won by Virginia girl". Arizona Republic. Associated Press. 17 May 1970. p. 5. Retrieved 24 July 2023.