02/14/1921
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 (2023) as Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage) |
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) as Self (archive Footage) |
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Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) as (archive footage) |
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Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014) as Self (archive footage) |
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Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003) as Self |
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ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) as Self |
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Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live (2000) as Host |
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Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997) as Self |
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New York City Opera: The Merry Widow (1996) as Himself - Host |
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New York City Opera: A Little Night Music (1990) as Self - Host |
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The Devil Worshippers (1985) as |
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Oh, God! Book II (1980) as NBC Newscaster |
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Woman of the Year (1976) as Hugh Downs |
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Nothing by Chance (1975) as Self - Narrator |
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Survival of Spaceship Earth (1972) as Self - Narrator / Host |
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Roxie Hart (1942) as Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited) |
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Nothing by Chance (1975) Executive Producer |