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.

From the description of Papers, 1915-1992. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 30317510

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creatorOf Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions. Records, 1952-1991. University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library
creatorOf Calderone, Mary Steichen. [Videotape collection] [videorecording]. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Don Sturkey Photographic Materials, 1951-2007, (bulk 1951-1989) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. North Carolina Collection.
referencedIn Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co., Inc. "Outdoor ... The New Messenger" promotional film, [ca. 1980]. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
referencedIn Rogers, Fred. Saint Vincent College : speech (document). Saint Vincent College, Saint Vincent Library
referencedIn Calderone, Mary Steichen, 1904-1998. Videotape collection of Mary Steichen Calderone, ca.1979-1985. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Downs, Hugh. Papers, 1915-1992. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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associatedWith Citizens Committee on Population and the American Future. corporateBody
associatedWith Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co., Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith NASA Advisory Council. corporateBody
associatedWith National Council on the Aging. corporateBody
associatedWith National Space Society (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Planned Parenthood Federation of America. corporateBody
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Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Outer space
Subject
Birth control
Broadcast journalism
Documentary television programs
Mental health
Older people
Television
Television announcing
Television broadcasting of news
Television feature stories
Television game shows
Television personalities
Television programs
Television specials
Occupation
Television journalists
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Birth 1921-02-14

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