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Profile Bio: Who is 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.

When is Hugh Downs birthday?
Hugh Downs was born on February 14, 1921.
How old is Hugh Downs?
Hugh Downs is currently 104 years old.
How tall is Hugh Downs?
Hugh Downs is 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) tall.

What Zodiac sign is Hugh Downs?
Hugh Downs zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Where is Hugh Downs from?
Hugh Downs was born in Akron, Ohio, USA.
What is Hugh Downs nationality?
Hugh Downs is originally from USA.

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The Guinness Book of World Records holder for greatest number of hours on network commercial television (1985). Got his start in network TV in 1949 when he won the job as announcer on the children's show Kukla, Fran and Ollie (1947). He had a post-Masters degree in gerontology from Hunter College.