Hughie Green

Hughie Green (February 2, 1920 - May 3, 1997), born in London , was the host of numerous British television shows.

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February 2 - 1920 - May 3 - 1997 - London

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He became a household name in 1955, with the ITV quiz show, Double Your Money (which had actually originated some years earlier on Radio Luxembourg), and went on to host the long-running talent show, Opportunity Knocks, which began the careers of Les Dawson, Lena Zavaroni and Mary Hopkin, among others. Green was often mocked for his permanent door-to-door salesman's smile, faux-American accent, and "sincere" manner, and was also known for his Right-wing politics which extended into recording the 1976 single "Stand Up And Be Counted".

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1955 - ITV - Quiz show - Double Your Money - Radio Luxembourg - Opportunity Knocks - Les Dawson - Lena Zavaroni - Mary Hopkin

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After his death, it was medically proven that Green had been the natural father of Paula Yates, a rumour she had denied when the tabloids first printed the story.

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