Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2011-12-12
  • Runtime: 1h 41min
  • Language: English
  • Director: David Ashbrock

Summary

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.

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  • Ruth Lyons

    as Herself (archive)

  • David Letterman

    as Himself

  • Nick Clooney

    as Himself

  • Carol Channing

    as Herself

  • John Davidson

    as Himself

  • Phyllis Diller

    as Herself

  • Phil Donahue

    as Himself

  • Johnny Mathis

    as Himself

  • Peter Nero

    as Himself

  • Bonnie Lou

    as Herself

  • Oscar Robertson

    as Himself

  • Nancy James

    as Narrator
Camera Ric Hines Director of Photography
Writing Mark Magistrelli Writer
Directing David Ashbrock Director

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