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.

  • Title: Hugh Downs
  • Popularity: 5.234
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1921-02-14
  • Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio, USA
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  • Also Known As: Hugh Malcolm Downs
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Hugh Downs Movies

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

    5.167 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...

    Genre: Fantasy

    Cast: George Burns

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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.

    Genre: Music

    Cast: George S. Irving

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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.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Fred Applegate

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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...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Ginger Rogers

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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 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...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Sally Ann Howes

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

    6.508 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...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Jessica Chastain

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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...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Raymond Burr

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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.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Joseph Bologna

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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...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Mike Wallace

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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...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Hugh Downs

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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...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Jean Aker

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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,...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Barbara Walters

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  • 2024
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    Family Guy
    Family Guy

    7.344 2024 HD

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

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Seth MacFarlane

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  • 2024
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    The View
    The View

    4.467 2024 HD

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

    Genre: Talk

    Cast:

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  • 1973
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    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    6.5 1973 HD

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

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Richard Dawson

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  • 1959
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    Concentration
    Concentration

    6.5 1959 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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    Cast: Hugh Downs

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  • 1963
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    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

    4 1963 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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    Cast: Dinah Shore

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  • 1961
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    Riverboat
    Riverboat

    6.3 1961 HD

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

    Genre: Western

    Cast: Darren McGavin

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  • 2024
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    The Emmy Awards
    The Emmy Awards

    7.4 2024 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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    Cast:

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  • 1967
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    The Merv Griffin Show
    The Merv Griffin Show

    5.3 1967 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,...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Merv Griffin

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  • 2017
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    The Nineties
    The Nineties

    7.1 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...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast:

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  • 1962
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    Tonight Starring Jack Paar
    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    5.7 1962 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...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Jack Paar

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  • 2019
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    Live from Lincoln Center
    Live from Lincoln Center

    8.3 2019 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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    Cast:

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  • 1962
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    Tonight Starring Jack Paar
    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    5.7 1962 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...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Jack Paar

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  • 1981
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    The Mike Douglas Show
    The Mike Douglas Show

    4.833 1981 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...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Mike Douglas

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  • 1992
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.3 1992 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...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Johnny Carson

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  • 1962
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    Tonight Starring Jack Paar
    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    5.7 1962 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...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Jack Paar

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