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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.
Known For
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
as Self (archive Footage)
Oh, God! Book II
as NBC Newscaster
Mike Wallace Is Here
as (archive footage)
Roxie Hart
as Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)
Our Barbara
as Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage)
Jack Paar: Smart Television
as Self
Led Zeppelin Played Here
as Self (archive footage)
New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
as Self - Host
Woman of the Year
as Hugh Downs
