Yours Truly, Hugh Downs
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- Synopsis
- Hugh Downs, legendary broadcaster at 20/20 and The Tonight Show, describes how an endlessly creative childhood lead to his career as a radioman and broadcaster. Topics examined include: his father&’s wayward attempt to automate their entire family home (down to the plumbing), a boyhood attempt to manufacture alcohol (until his Grandmother wrecked the still), being chased by a steam engine, klieg lights and their intense heat, cooking chicken in mud pits, Jack Paar and the role of television. This is an intimate and hilarious autobiography that celebrates the unique mix of whimsy, curiosity and discipline that defines the culture of broadcasting.
- Copyright:
- 1953
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 201 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781891053566
- Publisher:
- Garrett County Press
- Date of Addition:
- 09/18/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Dylan Thomas. Reprinted by permission of New Directions and J. M. Dent and Sons, Ltd.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Communication
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.