Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television
Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
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.
Run Time
1h 41m
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
12 Dec 2011
Country
TBA
Language
English
David Letterman
Nick Clooney
Carol Channing
John Davidson
Phyllis Diller
Phil Donahue
Johnny Mathis
Oscar Robertson