Mr. Lyons contributed film reviews to NBC4 from 1992-1993 on "Today in New York",
and was the film and theater critic for "ABC World News Now" from 1994-1996. From
1989-1994, he was entertainment editor for CNBC. He also was the film critic for
WPIX-TV in New York (1970-1991); WFSB-TV/Hartford, WMAR-TV/Baltimore; CBS
Radio (1975-1993), and a contributing editor for Inside Edition and A&E Review. His
radio report, “Movies and More”, is now in national syndication.
Jeffrey Lyons and his brother, Douglas, have lectured on baseball at the Smithsonian
Institute in Washington, at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in
Cooperstown, N.Y., and at Fenway Park in Boston. He has been the film critic for Video
Review and Rock magazines, and served on the Metropolitan Desk of The New York
Times. Mr. Lyons acted in “The French Connection”, and portrayed himself in “Death
Trap” and the television series, “Wise Guy” and “Arli$$”.
Other Activities of Jeffrey Lyons
Studying acting with Lee Strasberg;
Attending the Julliard School of Music;
Training with the New York Giants;
Studying bullfighting in Spain; and,
Guest play-by-play announcing for the Boston Red Sox Radio Network, both in English
and Spanish.
He has received honorary degrees from Hofstra University (2000) and St. Mary’s College
(2002).
Jeffrey Lyons is married and resides with his wife in New York. His son Ben, ironically,
co-hosts "At The Movies," which competes with NBC's “Reel Talk”.
Books Written by Jeffrey Lyons
Jeffrey Lyons is the author or co-author of several books including
Jeffrey Lyons' 101 Great Movies for Kids (Simon and Schuster, 1996);
Out of Left Field: Over 1,134 Newly Discovered Amazing Baseball Records, Connections,
Coincidences and More (Times Books, 1998);
Curveballs and Screwballs: Over 1,286 Incredible Baseball Facts, Finds, Flukes and
More, (Times Books, 2001); and,
Short Hops and Foul Tips: 1,734 Wild and Wacky Baseball Facts (Taylor Trade
Publishing, 2005)
Suggested Speech Topics*
“My Life As A Critic: An Inside Look From 1970 To The Present”
“Almost Perfect: The Best Movies And Plays Of The Past 40 Years”
“Between The Lines: Why Baseball Matters To America”
*Mr. Lyons’ personal home movies of major movie stars, directors, authors and
other film and theater personalities are also part of his programs.
Jeffrey Lyons is available for keynote speeches, seminars and extended residencies.
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Jeffrey Lyons joined WNBC (Channel 4, NYC) in October 1996 as the station's film and
theater critic. His reviews and interviews can be seen on "News 4 New York at 5" and
during various weekend newscasts. Mr. Lyons is also the co-host of "Reel Talk" which
airs nationally in syndication. Jeffrey Lyons was co-host of the PBS series “Sneak
Previews” from 1982-1996 and has interviewed nearly every major movie and Broadway
star over the past four decades. Born and raised in New York, he is the son of Leonard
Lyons whose Broadway column, "The Lyons Den”, was a New York tradition for forty
years.
