CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 41m

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

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.

Directed byDavid Ashbrock

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
EN
Released
December 12, 2011

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

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

Self

Bonnie Lou

Self

Creative team
Directed by
David Ashbrock
Written by
Mark Magistrelli

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