Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television(2011)
Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television Synopsis
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: First Lady of Television (2011) is a documentary film directed by David Ashbrock, released on December 12, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Ruth Lyons, David Letterman, Nick Clooney and Carol Channing.
- Director:
- David Ashbrock
- Writers:
- Mark Magistrelli
- Cinematographer:
- Ric Hines
- Status:
- Released
Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television before you stream it.
Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ruth Lyons
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
Peter Nero
as Self
- Bonnie Lou
Bonnie Lou
as Self
Oscar Robertson
as Self
- Nancy James
Nancy James
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by David Ashbrock, written by Mark Magistrelli.
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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011) includes Ruth Lyons, David Letterman, Nick Clooney, Carol Channing and John Davidson. The film was directed by David Ashbrock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television released?
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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television was released on December 12, 2011 and runs for 1h 41m.
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