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