Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011)

N/A 101 min Movie
Documentary

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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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

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