Synopsis: Thrust Into Television

Many movie character actors found steady work and arguably more exposure with the advent of television. 

BEN COOPER (1933-2020) 

Though not a household name, Ben Cooper always provided a convincing performance with intensity and pathos. The American actor can be found in numerous supporting roles in films and the occasional lead in lower-budget projects. His modern-day dramas are probably lesser known. Cooper was most associated with the Western film, yet never strayed far from the television path, however. Her was a natural in Westerns, partly due to his horseman skills that began during his childhood. 

Discover more about Cooper's career at IMDB.

Television Talkers

 

Hugh Downs (1921-2020) held the certified Guinness World Record for the most hours on commercial network television from 1984-2004. The congenial Downs was adept as a radio and television broadcaster, announcer and programmer, television host, news anchor, television producer, author, game show host, talk show sidekick, author, and pilot. A television presence from the mid-1940s until the late 1990s, Downs was one of the most trusted voices on television.

Downs made his first television news broadcast in September 1945 in Chicago and moved to New York City in 1954. He became popular as announcer and sidekick for The Tonight Showing starring Jack Paar from 1957-1962, the host of the game show Concentration from 1958 to 1969, the co-host of the NBC News program Today from 1962-1971, and the anchor of the ABC News magazine 20/20 from 1978-1999.

Details of Down's amazing career can be found at https://wikimili.com/en/Hugh_Downs

Ignoring The 8th Commandment

 

On this day in 1974, Louis Clark Brock (1939-2020) was named Sportsman of the Year. The El Dorado, Arkansas native began his major league career with the Chicago Cubs in 1961 but spent the majority of his big league career as a left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals as an outfielder. Brock is best known for his base-stealing record, once the major league career and single-season record-holder. Brock and his wife, Jackie, were both ordained ministers serving at Abundant Life Fellowship Church in St. Louis.