Local outlet AZFamily was the first to report the news of Downs’ death, citing a statement from his great-niece, Molly Shaheen. Downs, who retired in 1999, was essentially there for the start of commercial television, serving as host of the children’s show “Kukla, Fran and Ollie” and “Caesar’s Hour” for …
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