1921-02-14 Akron, Ohio, USA
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.
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Our Barbara -- A Special Edition of 20/20 | Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage) | 2023-01-01 |
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye | Self (archive Footage) | 2021-09-17 |
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Mike Wallace Is Here | (archive footage) | 2019-07-26 |
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Led Zeppelin Played Here | Self (archive footage) | 2014-10-11 |
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Jack Paar: Smart Television | Self | 2003-11-29 |
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New York City Opera: The Merry Widow | Himself - Host | 1996-03-27 |
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New York City Opera: A Little Night Music | Self - Host | 1990-11-07 |
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The Devil Worshippers | 1985-05-16 | |
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Oh, God! Book II | NBC Newscaster | 1980-10-03 |
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Woman of the Year | Hugh Downs | 1976-07-28 |
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Survival of Spaceship Earth | Self - Narrator / Host | 1972-01-01 |
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Roxie Hart | Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited) | 1942-02-20 |
