Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television
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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.
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Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2021-12-05
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- Director
- David Ashbrock
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Magistrelli
- Original Title
- Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
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David Ashbrock
Mark Magistrelli
Ric Hines
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Ric Hines
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Mark Magistrelli
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David Ashbrock
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What is Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television about?
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.
Who directed Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?
Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television was directed by David Ashbrock.
Who stars in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?
The principal cast of Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television includes Ruth Lyons, David Letterman, Nick Clooney, Carol Channing, John Davidson.
When was Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television released and how long is it?
Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.