Anchor/Host Hugh Downs discussed his 50-plus years in television, including his work on Kukla Fran & Ollie, The Home Show, Caesar's Hour, The Jack Paar Show, as well as hosting one of the longest running game shows, NBC's Concentration. Downs fondly recalled his days as host of Today, and spoke about his current news show, 20/20. The interview was conducted by Bill Tynan on October 22, 1997.
This is part of a multi-segment oral history interview. For all interview segments visit channel playlists or go to http://tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com
Regis Philbin has now surpassed Hugh Downs for the most hours on television in a career.
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