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Hugh Downs

voc, *1921 US, Akron, Ohio
Composer / Producer of Spoken Word, World and Classical
A.k.a. Hugh Malcolm Downs

Hugh Malcolm Downs (born February 14, 1921) is a long-time American broadcaster, television host, news anchor, TV producer, author, game show host, and music composer. He is perhaps best known for his roles as 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. In addition, he's served as announcer/sidekick for Tonight Starring Jack Paar, host of the PBS talk show Over Easy, and co-host of the syndicated talk show Not for Women Only.

     
Genres
  • Spoken Word
  • World
  • Classical
Popular Tracks   
The Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VII. Aquarium on J'aime pas le classique mais ca j'aime bien by Various Artists
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VII. Aquarium on Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals - Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XIV. Finale on Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals - Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: I. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion on Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals - Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: IV. Tortoises on Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals - Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: V. The Elephant on Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals - Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: III. Wild Jackasses on Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals - Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VI. Kangaroos on Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals - Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VIII. Personages with Long Ears on Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals - Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: II. Hens and Cocks on Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals - Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
The Age Of TelevisionMilton Berle, Hugh Downs1973Album
First Man On The Moon July, 1969Hugh Downs1969Single
First Man On The Moon July, 1969Hugh Downs1969Single
Carnival Of The Animals / The Young Person's Guide To The OrchestraThe Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler, Camille Saint-Saëns, Ogden Nash, Benjamin Britten, Hugh Downs1964Album
An Evening With Hugh Downs - Hugh SingsHugh Downs1959Album
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