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Retiring TV Giant? Hugh Downs Faces NBC Contract Future
Hollywood AP reports talk that Hugh Downs may retire from NBCs Today show after a long career. Downs, 9th year into the run, dismisses retirement as unlikely while NBC debates renewal and his contract terms. He notes the grind of 4:30 am starts and hints at plans for time off, maintaining strong ties with NBC after 31 years.
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