Downs, Hugh.
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Downs (1921- ), a television journalist and announcer, hosted the television game show, "Concentration" from 1958 to 1968, and the news shows "Today Show" (1962-1971), "Over Easy" (1977-1980) and "20/20" (1978 to the present). Downs produced many television documentaries, commercial and educational films through his production company Raylin Productions. He also worked as a reporter and narrator for television news specials and documentaries.
Downs is active in several areas of interest including space technology, mental health, population control and problems of the aged. He serves with many public service organizations, is chairman of the board of the U.S. Committee for UNICEF and has served on the NASA Advisory Council.
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