Hugh Downs: TV’s First Great Utility Player

TVC 516.1: Tony, Donna, and Ed commemorate the passing of broadcast legend Hugh Downs earlier this year as part of a special edition of This Week in History. Topics this segment include what a versatile performer Downs was: He anchored news programs (Today, 20/20), hosted game shows (Concentration), co-hosted The Tonight Show with Jack Paar (and filled in for Paar as host on many occasions), and even performed in comedy sketches with Jack Benny and Sid Caesar. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email [email protected] or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices