Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television Cast and Crew

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

Plot: 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 Date: Monday, December 12 2011
13 years ago

Cast

Ruth Lyons. Ruth Lyons was >> in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Herself (archive)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

David Letterman. David Letterman was 64 in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Himself'.

Birthday: Sat, Apr 12 1947

Nick Clooney. Nick Clooney was 76 in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Himself'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 13 1935

Carol Channing. Carol Channing was 90 in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Herself'.

Birthday: Mon, Jan 31 1921 –
Died: Tue, Jan 15 2019

John Davidson. John Davidson was 69 in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Himself'.

Birthday: Sat, Dec 13 1941

Phyllis Diller. Phyllis Diller was 94 in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Herself'.

Birthday: Tue, Jul 17 1917 –
Died: Mon, Aug 20 2012

Phil Donahue. Phil Donahue was 75 in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Himself'.

Birthday: Sat, Dec 21 1935 –
Died: Sun, Aug 18 2024

Johnny Mathis. Johnny Mathis was 76 in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Himself'.

Birthday: Mon, Sep 30 1935

Peter Nero. Peter Nero was 77 in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Himself'.

Birthday: Tue, May 22 1934 –
Died: Thu, Jul 06 2023

Bonnie Lou. Bonnie Lou was >> in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Herself'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Oscar Robertson. Oscar Robertson was 73 in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Himself'.

Birthday: Thu, Nov 24 1938

Nancy James. Nancy James was >> in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Narrator'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

David Ashbrock. David Ashbrock was >> in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ric Hines. Ric Hines was >> in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Mark Magistrelli. Mark Magistrelli was >> in Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television as 'Writer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday