Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011)

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011)

2011-12-12 101 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Ruth Lyons is Herself (archive)
Herself (archive)
David Letterman is Himself
Himself
Nick Clooney is Himself
Himself
Carol Channing is Herself
Herself
John Davidson is Himself
Himself
Phyllis Diller is Herself
Herself
Phil Donahue is Himself
Himself
Johnny Mathis is Himself
Himself
Peter Nero is Himself
Himself
Bonnie Lou is Herself
Herself
Oscar Robertson is Himself
Himself
Nancy James is Narrator
Narrator

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