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Hugh Downs, RIP

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Hugh Downs has died. He was 99.

Washington Post Obit:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...4557f0-bc8b-11ea-8cf5-9c1b8d7f84c6_story.html

He was a mainstay of broadcast TV for half a century before retiring in 1999. He was on 20/20, the Today Show and the Tonight Show. He was also host of the game show "Concentration."

He had a strong role in bringing Barbara Walters to prominence on TV, both on the Today Show and 20/20.

Condolences to all his friends and family.

RIP, Hugh.
 
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I think for a long time Hugh Downs had more hours on TV than anyone in history.

He did it all and was well loved.

RIP Hugh...
 
Catamount, he was a giant in TV and TV news. We need more Hugh Downs today.
 
I'm old enough to remember when Hugh Downs was on TV. Always thought he was a nothing burger. Carl Reiner who died earlier this week was a rare talent; Hugh Downs seemed like just another guy on TV.
 
TBH, when I saw the title "Hugh Downs", my first thought was "what coworker did he diddle, or racist comment did he make 40 years ago"? Good to read that he only died.
 
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