AZ - Passing of Broadcaster, Hugh M. Downs, 99 - 1 July 2020

[Richrd]

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Passing of Hugh Malcolm Downs, 99

American broadcaster Hugh Downs dies at age 99

Rest In Peace, Hugh.​

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[BetteDavisEyes]

Hugh Downs, genial presence on TV news and game shows, dies

New York – Hugh Downs, the genial, versatile broadcaster who became one of television’s most familiar and welcome faces with more than 15,000 hours on news, game and talk shows, has died at age 99.

Downs died of natural causes at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Wednesday, said his great-niece, Molly Shaheen.

“The Guinness Book of World Records” recognized Downs as having logged more hours in front of the camera than any television personality until Regis Philbin passed him in 2004.

He worked on NBC's “Today” and “Tonight” shows, the game show “Concentration,” co-hosted the ABC magazine show “20/20” with Barbara Walters and the PBS series “Over Easy” and “Live From Lincoln Center.”...

 

[neesaki]

I remember him back in the day, he was around a long time, and was always very professional. Rip Mr. Downs.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Hugh Downs, former 'Today' show anchor and broadcasting icon, dies at 99

The Emmy-award winning broadcaster became a household name around the country during one of the country's most turbulent periods.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

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