Ruth Lyons was an American pioneer of daytime television talk shows, born in 1905. She is best remembered for her work on radio and television programs such as Your Sunday Matinee and The 50/50 Club. Her career in the entertainment industry spanned over five decades, and she amassed a net worth of $7 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)
About
American pioneer of daytime television talk shows. She is particularly remembered for her work on such radio and television programs as Your Sunday Matinee and The 50/50 Club.
Before Fame
She began her career as a broadcaster with the WSAI AM radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Trivia
She established the Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund, a foundation that provided toys and supplies to hospitalized children.
Family Life
After divorcing John D. Lyons, she married University of Cincinnati English professor Herman Newman, with whom she raised a daughter named Candy.
Associated With
A young David Letterman appeared on her show, as did many other future celebrities.
