Movie

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

20111h 41m

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Director: David Ashbrock
Release date: 2011-12-12
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television is a 2011 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by David Ashbrock, starring Ruth Lyons, David Letterman and Nick Clooney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Self (archive footage)

David Letterman

Self

Nick Clooney

Self

Carol Channing

Self

John Davidson

Self

Phyllis Diller

Self

Phil Donahue

Self

Johnny Mathis

Self

Peter Nero

Self

Bonnie Lou

Self

Oscar Robertson

Self

Nancy James

Narrator

Themes & keywords

television historylocal televisiontelevisionruth lyons

Frequently asked questions

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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?+

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?+

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television stars Ruth Lyons, David Letterman, Nick Clooney, Carol Channing and John Davidson.

When did Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television come out?+

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television is a 2011 movie directed by David Ashbrock.

What genre is Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?+

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television is Documentary film.

Who directed Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?+

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television was directed by David Ashbrock.