Hugh Downs
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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
Credits
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
as Self (archive Footage)
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)
as Self
Roxie Hart (1942)
as Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)
Oh, God! Book II (1980)
as NBC Newscaster
Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)
as (archive footage)
Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014)
as Self (archive footage)
Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003)
as Self
New York City Opera: A Little Night Music (1990)
as Self - Host
Woman of the Year (1976)
as Hugh Downs
Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997)
as Self
Our Barbara (2023)
as Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage)
Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live (2000)
as Host
Survival of Spaceship Earth (1972)
as Self - Narrator / Host
New York City Opera: The Merry Widow (1996)
as Himself - Host
The Devil Worshippers (1985)
Actor
Nothing by Chance (1975)
as Self - Narrator