24994J 5577 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Morning mainstay on NBC, Friday night fixture on ABC, and one of the most visible faces in the history of television, Hugh Downs has died. The legendary broadcaster passed away from natural causes at his home in Arizona. The 99 year old would've celebrated his 100th next Valentine's Day. https://www.today.com/news/hugh-downs-former-today-host-legendary-newsman-dead-99-t185831 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17851-hugh-downs-1921-2020/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 As if 2020 couldn't get any 2020-ier. He had a very long and productive career even before he was brought out of semi-retirement to save 20/20 from it's disastrous debut and turn it into a mainstay of ABC's lineup that carries on to this day. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17851-hugh-downs-1921-2020/#findComment-247208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmasters1 403 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 This is how I will always remember him, and what I'm sure will be in heaven above for him and Barbara when Barbara passes on: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17851-hugh-downs-1921-2020/#findComment-247209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Obviously, I never got to watch his work throughout his career, but watching clips of the shows he fronted on YouTube shows he truly was one of the most multifaceted personalities in American TV history and one of a kind. News (Today), newsmagazine (20/20) and game shows (Concentration) - he did them all and he did them all well. Many who aspire to reach his caliber or just work in the industry, and his fans will bo doubt be devastated. My condolences to his family and many colleagues. May he rest in peace. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17851-hugh-downs-1921-2020/#findComment-247216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvtime07 252 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 RIP, I still remember growing up in the late 90s watching the Friday night lineup on ABC, it was TGIF then 20/20. Walters and Downs were an epic duo. Somewhat poetic that he passed away in the year 2020. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17851-hugh-downs-1921-2020/#findComment-247219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abric 178 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 He retired from 20/20 in 1999 and passed at 99 in 2020. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17851-hugh-downs-1921-2020/#findComment-247243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I hope ABC does something on 20/20 tonight, or has a special that will run in the near future. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17851-hugh-downs-1921-2020/#findComment-247247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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