Summary
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
Herself (archive)
David Letterman
Himself
Nick Clooney
Himself
Carol Channing
Herself
John Davidson
Himself
Phyllis Diller
Herself
Phil Donahue
Himself
Johnny Mathis
Himself
Peter Nero
Himself
Bonnie Lou
Herself
Oscar Robertson
Himself
Nancy James
Narrator
Crew
Director
David Ashbrock
Writer
Mark Magistrelli
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Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
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