Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

2011
1h 41m
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Overview

Even though her program was only seen in four Midwestern cities, Ruth Lyons presided over America's highest-rated daytime TV talk show for nearly two decades! This documentary draws upon rare and previously undiscovered footage, along with comments from associates and admirers to create a portrait of an outspoken, multi-talented woman who became one of the most beloved and influential figures in TV history. Featuring the Recollections Of: Carol Channing, John Davidson, Phyllis Diller, Phil Donahue, David Letterman, Johnny Mathis, Peter Nero, Bonnie Lou, Nick Clooney, Oscar Robertson and many others, along with archival audio and video of Ruth Lyons' 50-50 Club.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

television history local television television ruth lyons

Quick Facts

Release Date December 12, 2011
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Ruth Lyons
Ruth Lyons

Self (archive footage)

David Letterman
David Letterman

Self

Nick Clooney
Nick Clooney

Self

Carol Channing
Carol Channing

Self

John Davidson
John Davidson

Self

Phyllis Diller
Phyllis Diller

Self

Phil Donahue
Phil Donahue

Self

Johnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis

Self

Peter Nero
Peter Nero

Self

Bonnie Lou
Bonnie Lou

Self

Oscar Robertson
Oscar Robertson

Self

Nancy James
Nancy James

Narrator

Key Crew

Mark Magistrelli
Writer
David Ashbrock
Director