Hugh Downs

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.

  • Popularity : 1.698
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1921-02-14
  • Place of Birth : Akron, Ohio, USA
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Hugh Downs Movies

  • 1980
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    Oh, God! Book II
    Oh, God! Book II

    5.2 1980 HD

    God appears before 11-year-old Tracy Richards to ask for her help to spread his word and influence over the world which she suggests the slogan...

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  • 2014
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    Led Zeppelin Played Here
    Led Zeppelin Played Here

    8 2014 HD

    1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50...

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  • 2023
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    Our Barbara -- A Special Edition of 20/20
    Our Barbara -- A Special Edition of 20/20

    10 2023 HD

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

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  • 2021
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    The Eyes of Tammy Faye
    The Eyes of Tammy Faye

    6.5 2021 HD

    From the 1960's to the 1980's, evangelist Jim Baker and his ambitious wife, Tammy Faye, rose from humble beginnings to to build an empire based on...

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  • 1972
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    Survival of Spaceship Earth
    Survival of Spaceship Earth

    1 1972 HD

    Earth's environmental crisis--brought about by uncontrolled technological progress--is endangering life on a global scale. At the core of the threats...

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  • 1976
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    Woman of the Year
    Woman of the Year

    1 1976 HD

    The story of the tumultuous marriage of a gruff sportswriter and a sophisticated international reporter who work together on the same newspaper.

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  • 2019
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    Mike Wallace Is Here
    Mike Wallace Is Here

    6.3 2019 HD

    For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively...

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  • 1985
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    The Devil Worshippers
    The Devil Worshippers

    1 1985 HD

    "The Devil Worshippers" investigates Satanism and focuses on allegations that there are satanic cults committing crimes and murders in the United...

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  • 1996
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    New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
    New York City Opera: The Merry Widow

    1 1996 HD

    A televised production of The Merry Widow featuring behind the scenes content.

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  • 2003
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    Jack Paar: Smart Television
    Jack Paar: Smart Television

    1 2003 HD

    PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

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  • 1942
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    Roxie Hart
    Roxie Hart

    6.9 1942 HD

    A café in Chicago, 1942. On a rainy night, veteran reporter Homer Howard tells an increasing audience the story of Roxie Hart and the crime...

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  • 1990
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    New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
    New York City Opera: A Little Night Music

    9.2 1990 HD

    Inspired by Ingmar Bergman's Smiles of a Summer Night, a tangled web of affairs is weaved around actress Desirée Armfeldt and the men who love...

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  • 1999
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    Family Guy
    Family Guy

    7.4 1999 HD

    Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter...

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  • 1958
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    Concentration
    Concentration

    6.5 1958 HD

    Concentration is an American television game show based on the children's memory game of the same name. Matching cards represented prizes that...

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  • 1997
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    The View
    The View

    4.5 1997 HD

    ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...

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  • 1962
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    The Merv Griffin Show
    The Merv Griffin Show

    5.3 1962 HD

    The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran from October 1, 1962 to March 29, 1963 on NBC,...

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  • 1967
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    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    6.4 1967 HD

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

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  • 1956
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    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

    4 1956 HD

    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show is an American variety series hosted by Dinah Shore, and broadcast on NBC from October 1956 to June 1963. The series was...

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  • 1959
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    Riverboat
    Riverboat

    6.2 1959 HD

    Riverboat is a 44-episode western television series starring Darren McGavin and Burt Reynolds broadcast on the NBC television network from September...

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  • 1949
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    The Emmy Awards
    The Emmy Awards

    7.5 1949 HD

    An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

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  • 1961
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    The Mike Douglas Show
    The Mike Douglas Show

    4.8 1961 HD

    The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much...

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  • 1962
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

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  • 2017
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    The Nineties
    The Nineties

    6.9 2017 HD

    Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the decade that gave us the Internet, DVDs, and other cultural...

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  • 1957
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    Tonight Starring Jack Paar
    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    5.7 1957 HD

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar is an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under The Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. It originally aired...

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  • 1976
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    Live from Lincoln Center
    Live from Lincoln Center

    8.3 1976 HD

    Since premiering in 1976, the landmark series has sought to democratize the world of the performing arts by making Lincoln Center's historic concerts...

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  • 1957
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    Tonight Starring Jack Paar
    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    5.7 1957 HD

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar is an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under The Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. It originally aired...

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  • 1957
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    Tonight Starring Jack Paar
    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    5.7 1957 HD

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar is an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under The Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. It originally aired...

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