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