Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

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Ruth Lyons
Ruth Lyons

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David Letterman

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Nick Clooney

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Carol Channing
Carol Channing

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John Davidson
John Davidson

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Phyllis Diller
Phyllis Diller

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Phil Donahue

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Johnny Mathis

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Peter Nero

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Bonnie Lou

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