Morton Downey Jr.
American television talk show host (1932–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the talk show host. For his father and singer, see Morton Downey.
Not to be confused with actor Robert Downey Jr..
Morton Downey Jr. (December 9, 1932 – March 12, 2001) was an American television talk show host and actor who pioneered the "trash TV" format in the late-1980s on his program The Morton Downey Jr. Show.[2][3][4][5]
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Morton Downey Jr. | |
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Born | Sean Morton Downey (1932-12-09)December 9, 1932[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | March 12, 2001(2001-03-12) (aged 68) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Talk show host, actor |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Morton Downey Barbara Bennett |
Relatives | Richard Bennett (grandfather) Adrienne Morrison (grandmother) Lewis Morrison (great-grandfather) Constance Bennett (aunt) Joan Bennett (aunt) |
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