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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

2011·Movie
1h 41min
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Tension1

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, show business, and pop culture

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

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About

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.
Nostalgic TV HistoryBiographical DocumentaryShowbiz LegacyWarm & Wholesome ToneArchival Footage FocusMidwestern CultureMedia Pioneer TributeComfort ViewingSocial History

Crew

Directed by:
David Ashbrock
Written by:
Mark Magistrelli

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How long is Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television?

1 h 41 min

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television runs 1 h 41 min.

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Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television in?

English

It was made in English.