Episode · Stuff You Should Know · 2026-03-17

Books mentioned on Ruth Lyons: TV Pioneer

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Ruth Lyons basically invented the daytime talk show, yet she doesn't get the credit. Why is that?

Josh Clark recommended Remember with me by Ruth Lyons.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Remember with me

   Ruth Lyons · at 32:08

   Remember with me is a 1969 memoir by the pioneering television broadcaster Ruth Lyons.

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   “I would encourage anybody to go read her memoir Remember With Me from 1969 and on the cover it's got a cute little like a bouquet with a microphone sticking out of it. So we're not going to get into that much. I would just say read the read the book.”

   Josh Clark Ruth Lyons: TV Pioneer 2026-03-17 Listen at 32:08

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