Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011)

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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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• Ruth Lyons

  Self (archive footage)

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  David Letterman

  Self

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  Nick Clooney

  Self

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  Carol Channing

  Self

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  John Davidson

  Self

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  Phyllis Diller

  Self

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  Phil Donahue

  Self

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  Johnny Mathis

  Self

• Peter Nero

  Self

• Bonnie Lou

  Self

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  Oscar Robertson

  Self

• Nancy James

  Narrator

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David Ashbrock

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Mark Magistrelli

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Ric Hines