Japanese Freelance Announcer Hiroshi Kume Dies at 81

Japanese Freelance Announcer Hiroshi Kume Dies at 81
Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japanese freelance television announcer Hiroshi Kume, known for hosting popular music show "The Best Ten" and news show "News Station," died of lung cancer on Jan. 1, it was learned Tuesday. Kume joined Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc. in 1967 and gained attention hosting quiz show "Pittashi Kan Kan." From 1978, he hosted "The Best Ten" with actress ...