Hugh Downs

Hugh Downs

Nascimento : 1921-02-14, Akron, Ohio, USA

Morte : 2020-07-01

História

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.

Perfil

Hugh Downs
Hugh Downs

Filmes

Os Olhos de Tammy Faye
Self (Archival Footage)
Acompanha Tammy Faye e seu marido, Jim Bakker nas décadas de 1970 e 80, que vieram de origens humildes e conseguiram criar a maior rede de radiodifusão religiosa e parque temático do mundo. Conseguindo reverência por sua mensagem de amor, aceitação e prosperidade. Tammy Faye era lendária por sua beleza, seu canto e seu jeito com as pessoas. No entanto, os escândalos e seus rivais procuraram alguma forma de derrubar seu império.
Jack Paar: Smart Television
Self
PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.
New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
Himself - Host
A televised production of The Merry Widow featuring behind the scenes content.
New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
Self - Host
A Little Night Music is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, it involves the romantic lives of several couples. Its title is a literal English translation of the German name for Mozart's Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major, Eine kleine Nachtmusik. The musical includes the popular song "Send in the Clowns".
The Devil Worshippers
"The Devil Worshippers" investigates Satanism and focuses on allegations that there are satanic cults committing crimes and murders in the United States. “Police have been skeptical when investigating these acts, just as we are in reporting them. But there is no question that something is going on out there, and that’s sufficient reason for ‘20/20’ to look into it.”
A Menina Que Viu Deus
NBC Newscaster
Apesar de ter críticas sobre o comportamento dos humanos, Deus (George Burns) resolve voltar à Terra para tentar mais uma vez melhorar as coisas. Como seu mensageiro utiliza Tracy Richards (Louanne), uma garotinha de 11 anos que é filha de pais separados. Sua mãe, Paula (Suzanne Pleshette), é uma corretora de imóveis e seu pai, Don (David Birney), trabalha com propaganda. Após Tracy estar convencida que quem lhe procurou é mesmo Deus, ela conversa com o pai pedindo orientações de como fazer uma campanha publicitária. Após algumas tentativas, o Todo Poderoso aprova o slogan "Pense Deus" e logo vários colegas de Tracy a ajudam a divulgá-lo em todos os lugares. Porém quando ela diz que fala com Deus alguns psiquiatras acham que ela precisa ir para uma instituição.
Survival of Spaceship Earth
Self - Narrator / Host
Earth's environmental crisis--brought about by uncontrolled technological progress--is endangering life on a global scale. At the core of the threats to the planet - wars, overpopulation, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources - is the inadequacy of the nation state to come to terms with the surmounting problems of twentieth century living. What is urgently needed is the kind of international cooperation where nation states relinquish part of their sovereignty to a world body entrusted with the management of mankind's future.
Pernas Provocantes
Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)
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 she was judged for in 1927.
Woman of the Year
Hugh Downs
The story of the tumultuous marriage of a gruff sportswriter and a sophisticated international reporter who work together on the same newspaper.
Jack Paar Collection
Himself
Documentary on the first Tonight show host Jack Paar, as well as a collection of interviews, monologues, and episodes.