
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2011-12-12
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.3675
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Ruth Lyons
as Herself (archive)

David Letterman
as Himself

Nick Clooney
as Himself

Carol Channing
as Herself

John Davidson
as Himself

Phyllis Diller
as Herself

Phil Donahue
as Himself

Johnny Mathis
as Himself

Peter Nero
as Himself

Bonnie Lou
as Herself
Gallery

Trailers & Clips
Let's Talk Cincy: Ruth Lyons, the First Lady of Television
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?▼
Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2011-12-12.
Who are the main actors in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?▼
The main cast includes Ruth Lyons, David Letterman, Nick Clooney, Carol Channing, John Davidson, .
Where can I watch Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television is available.
Is Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television filmed?▼
Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?▼
The total runtime of Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television is 101 minutes.
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