Hugh Downs

Born: 1921-02-14

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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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

as Self (archive Footage)
Released: 2021-09-17

From the 1960's to the 1980's, evangelist Jim Baker and his ambitious wife, Tammy Faye, rose...

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Jack Paar: Smart Television

as Self
Released: 2003-11-29

PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

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Oh, God! Book II

as NBC Newscaster
Released: 1980-10-03

God appears before 11-year-old Tracy Richards to ask for her help to spread his word and...

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Our Barbara -- A Special Edition of 20/20

as Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage)
Released: 2023-01-01

Our Barbara: A Special Edition of 2020, a two-hour primetime special, will feature Walters’ most...

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Roxie Hart

as Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)
Released: 1942-02-20

A café in Chicago, 1942. On a rainy night, veteran reporter Homer Howard tells an increasing...

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Woman of the Year

as Hugh Downs
Released: 1976-07-28

The story of the tumultuous marriage of a gruff sportswriter and a sophisticated international...

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Mike Wallace Is Here

as (archive footage)
Released: 2019-07-26

For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the...

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Led Zeppelin Played Here

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-10-11

1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in...

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The Devil Worshippers

as uncredited
Released: 1985-05-16

"The Devil Worshippers" investigates Satanism and focuses on allegations that there are satanic...

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New York City Opera: A Little Night Music

as Self - Host
Released: 1990-11-07

Inspired by Ingmar Bergman's Smiles of a Summer Night, a tangled web of affairs is weaved around...

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Survival of Spaceship Earth

as Self - Narrator / Host
Released: 1972-01-01

Earth's environmental crisis--brought about by uncontrolled technological progress--is...

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Family Guy

as Hugh Downs (voice)
First aired: 1999-01-31

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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The Merv Griffin Show

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran...

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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self
First aired: 1967-09-09

An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

as Self
First aired: 1956-10-05

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show is an American variety series hosted by Dinah Shore, and broadcast on...

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Live from Lincoln Center

as Self - Host
First aired: 1976-01-30

Since premiering in 1976, the landmark series has sought to democratize the world of the...

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Riverboat

as Dan Flynn
First aired: 1959-09-13

Riverboat is a 44-episode western television series starring Darren McGavin and Burt Reynolds...

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The Nineties

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2017-07-09

Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the...

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The Emmy Awards

as Self
First aired: 1949-01-25

An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen...

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