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George Wachsteter
Hugh Downs on "Concentration"

1961

$450
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Date: Aug. 27, 1961 Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Hugh Downs surrounded by a cornucopia of prizes as emcee of the long-running NBC daytime game show `Concentration` (8/25/58-3/23/73), which was the #1 daytime game show during its first four years. Downs left the show in 1969, and was replaced by the show`s announcer, Bob Clayton, until NBC cancelled the rebus stumper 4 years later. The show then returned in Fall 1973 as a daily syndicated show with Jackie Narz as host, and lasted until 1978. For the cover of the Aug 27, 1961 New York Journal-American Pictorial Magazine and TView Section, includes copies. On 15" x 22" illustration board. 14" x 9 1/2" image. Edge soiled.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1961
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 24381stDibs: LU38436159462

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