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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

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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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2011-12-12
⌚ Running Time: 101 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

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

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