Hugh Downs
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hugh Malcolm Downs (February 14, 1921 – July 1, 2020) was an American broadcaster, television host, news anchor, TV producer, author, game show host, and music composer. A regular television presence from the 1940s through the 1990s, he had several successful roles on morning television, prime time television, and late night television. Downs served as announcer/sidekick for Tonight Starring Jack Paar from 1957 to 1962, co-host of the NBC News program Today from 1962 to 1971, host of the Concentration game show from 1958 to 1969, and anchor of the ABC News magazine 20/20 from 1978 to 1999. Among other shows during his career, he also hosted the PBS talk show Over Easy, and was the sometime co-host of the syndicated talk show Not for Women Only.
Porsonal Info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1921-02-14
Place of birth
Akron, Ohio, USA
Social Handle
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Oh, God! Book II
1980-10-03
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Led Zeppelin Played Here
2014-10-11
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Our Barbara
2023-01-01
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye
2021-09-17
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Survival of Spaceship Earth
1972-01-01
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Woman of the Year
1976-07-28
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Mike Wallace Is Here
2019-07-26
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The Devil Worshippers
1985-05-16
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New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
1996-03-27
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Jack Paar: Smart Television
2003-11-29
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Roxie Hart
1942-02-20
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New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
1990-11-07
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Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...'
1997-05-07
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Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live
2000-05-23
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ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003-05-19
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