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Ruth Lyons (broadcaster)
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Ruth Lyons was a pioneer radio and television broadcaster in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is said Ruth Lyons invented the daytime TV talk show. Like Arthur Godfrey and others of the era, Lyons built a TV empi
Ruth Lyons
Ruth Lyons
Lyons (center) at WSAI in 1943
Lyons (center) at WSAI in 1943
Frazier Thomas and Ruth Lyons at WLW Radio's "Morning Matinee", 1948. Taken from a station-issued promotional calendar.
Frazier Thomas and Ruth Lyons at WLW Radio's "Morning Matinee", 1948. Taken from a station-issued promotional calendar.
The 50 Club as seen on the NBC Television network
The 50 Club as seen on the NBC Television network
WLW (AM)
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WLW is a commercial news/talk radio station licensed to Cincinnati, Ohio. Owned by iHeartMedia, WLW is a clear-channel station, often identifying itself as "The Big One". Its studios are located in Sy
Ruth Lyons (broadcaster)
…The station manager said he was pleased with what she had been doing and that the purpose of the meeting was to offer her an opportunity to work at WLW. Lyons also did not like reading commercial copy and preferred to deliver commercials in her own words. At WLW, she was the host of Consumer's Foundation…
WLW held its debut broadcast on March 23, 1922. Crosley brand "Harko" receivers were available for purchase to listen to the programs.
WLW held its debut broadcast on March 23, 1922. Crosley brand "Harko" receivers were available for purchase to listen to the programs.
In October 1928, WLW became the fourth station in the United States to operate with 50,000 watts.
In October 1928, WLW became the fourth station in the United States to operate with 50,000 watts.
One of the five new studios comprising the eighth floor of the new Crosley Radio Company building (1930)
One of the five new studios comprising the eighth floor of the new Crosley Radio Company building (1930)
A feature story about WLW's new studios incorporated photographs of Joseph A. Chambers, technical supervisor and designer of the new facilities, and P
A feature story about WLW's new studios incorporated photographs of Joseph A. Chambers, technical supervisor and designer of the new facilities, and Powel Crosley Jr., owner of WLW and WSAI (1930)