Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011)
- Released
- Runtime 1h 41m
- Director David Ashbrock
- Genres Documentary
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.
Cast
- Ruth Lyons as Self (archive footage)
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David Letterman
as Self
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Nick Clooney
as Self
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Carol Channing
as Self
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John Davidson
as Self
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Phyllis Diller
as Self
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Phil Donahue
as Self
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Johnny Mathis
as Self
- Peter Nero as Self
- Bonnie Lou as Self
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Oscar Robertson
as Self
- Nancy James as Narrator
Crew
- David Ashbrock Director
- Ric Hines Director of Photography
- Mark Magistrelli Writer
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