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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

12 Dec 2011
101 mins
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  • Documentary
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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.
  • Ruth Lyons

    as Self (archive footage)
  • David Letterman

    as Self
  • Nick Clooney

    as Self
  • Carol Channing

    as Self
  • John Davidson

    as Self
  • Phyllis Diller

    as Self
  • Phil Donahue

    as Self
  • Johnny Mathis

    as Self
  • Peter Nero

    as Self
  • Bonnie Lou

    as Self
  • Oscar Robertson

    as Self
  • Nancy James

    as Narrator

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