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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

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.

Release : December 12, 2011

Budget : $0.00

Revenue : $0.00

Duration : 101 minutes

Rating : 0.00

Compilation / Trailer Video

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Ruth Lyons ( Ruth Lyons )

Herself (archive)

David Letterman

David Letterman ( David Letterman )

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Nick Clooney

Nick Clooney ( Nick Clooney )

Himself

Carol Channing

Carol Channing ( Carol Channing )

Herself

John Davidson

John Davidson ( John Davidson )

Himself

Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller ( Phyllis Diller )

Herself

Phil Donahue

Phil Donahue ( Phil Donahue )

Himself

Johnny Mathis

Johnny Mathis ( Johnny Mathis )

Himself

Peter Nero

Peter Nero ( Peter Nero )

Himself

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Bonnie Lou ( Bonnie Lou )

Herself

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Oscar Robertson ( Oscar Robertson )

Himself

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Nancy James ( Nancy James )

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