Hugh Downs
American broadcaster (1921-2020) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 99
Hugh Malcolm Downs was an American television presenter, radio personality, author, and music composer. A regular television presence from the mid-1940s until the late 1990s, he had several successful roles on morning, prime-time, and late-night television.
Hugh Downs is read about 112 times a day, in 10 languages.
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For several years, he held the certified Guinness World Record for the most hours on commercial network television before being surpassed by Regis Philbin, who died 24 days after he did.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2020 · aged 99
