Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011)

ALL 12/12/2011 (en) Documentary 101 Min
  • Release
    12/12/2011
  • Production
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  • Original title
    Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
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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.

  1. David Ashbrock

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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  1. Ruth Lyons

    Herself (archive)

  2. David Letterman

    Himself

  3. Nick Clooney

    Himself

  4. Carol Channing

    Herself

  5. John Davidson

    Himself

  6. Phyllis Diller

    Herself

  7. Phil Donahue

    Himself

  8. Johnny Mathis

    Himself

  9. Peter Nero

    Himself

  10. Bonnie Lou

    Herself

  11. Oscar Robertson

    Himself

  12. Nancy James

    Narrator

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 12 , Crews : 3

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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011) 101 Min

ALL 12/12/2011 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 12/12/2011
  • Production
  • Original title Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

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.

  1. David Ashbrock

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer