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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

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Calorie Rating: 142
Released: 2011-12-12
Running Time: 101 Minutes


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.

Director / Directors



Cast

Ruth Lyons
Character: Self (archive footage)
David Letterman
Character: Self
Nick Clooney
Character: Self

Carol Channing
Character: Self
John Davidson
Character: Self
Phyllis Diller
Character: Self

Phil Donahue
Character: Self
Johnny Mathis
Character: Self
Peter Nero
Character: Self

Bonnie Lou
Character: Self
Oscar Robertson
Character: Self
Nancy James
Character: Narrator


Production and Crew

Ric Hines
Director of Photography