Lynn Doyle Hosts Prime Time Talk Show for Adults 55+
Author: Retirement Living TV
Published: 10 Jun 2010 - Updated: 19 Jul 2026
Publication Type: Informative
Table of Contents:
Synopsis - Definition - Overview - FAQs - Insights, Updates - Related Content
Synopsis
This report announces the premiere of It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle on Retirement Living TV (RLTV), described as the first cable network created specifically for people aged 55 and over. Debuting Monday, June 14th at 9pm, the fast-paced, interactive talk show gives older viewers a forum to voice opinions on issues making national headlines, with heavy viewer participation and direct access to the host. It matters to the growing 55+ audience, including seniors and baby boomers reaching retirement, because it treats their concerns as central rather than secondary, tackling subjects such as late-life divorce, immigration law, and dating after 50. The show is hosted and executive produced by Lynn Doyle, a nine-time Emmy recipient with more than 30 years of television news experience, which lends the program real journalistic credibility, and it also airs on The Comcast Network as part of an effort to extend RLTV's reach among an audience the network describes as growing in influence and economic power.*
At a Glance
- 1 - The premiere episode, The Gores' Split, examined the pros and cons of divorcing after decades of marriage. It aired on the show's opening night.
- 2 - Beyond the studio, Doyle produces live, on-site thematic programming on topics important to her audience, such as a segment titled 50 and Fabulous. She is known for securing hard-to-get interviews with high-profile guests.
- 3 - Alongside the talk show, RLTV carries Emmy award-winning programming spanning health, finance, travel, reality, comedy, and drama. Its stated vision is to be the leading network, online destination, and media brand for adults 55 and over.
Topic Definition
- Retirement Living TV
Retirement Living TV, commonly shortened to RLTV, was a cable television network built specifically around the interests and needs of adults aged 55 and over, positioning itself as the first channel created for that audience. Rather than treating older viewers as a side market, the network centered its whole identity on them, offering a mix of information and entertainment that spanned health, personal finance, travel, reality, comedy, and drama. Its programming, some of it Emmy award-winning, aimed to reflect the realities of aging in a way that felt relevant and respectful rather than dismissive, and shows like the interactive talk program It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle invited viewers to weigh in directly on the issues of the day. The network's stated ambition was to become the leading television channel, online destination, and media brand for the 55+ demographic, a group it recognized as growing steadily in both cultural influence and spending power as the baby boomer generation moved into retirement.
Overview
Retirement Living TV (RLTV), the first cable network created for people 55+, announced today that it would premiere It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle, a fast-paced, hard-hitting, interactive show focusing on the issues and topics most relevant to the 55+ audience. It's Your Call debuts Monday, June 14th at 9pm on RLTV.
It's Your Call provides viewers with an opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking, interactive arena that covers all sides of the issues.
Charismatic, yet no-nonsense, Doyle addresses issues making national headlines and explores how they affect us by providing a forum for people to voice their concerns and opinions.
With a wide range of topics, heavy viewer participation and direct access to the host, It's Your Call is the most comprehensive talk show in primetime.
"Lynn Doyle is exceptionally talented and her broad command of topics and intuitive interview style have appealed to viewers for years," said Elliot Jacobson, SVP Programming and Production, RLTV.
"We are very pleased to partner with The Comcast Network to offer a 55+ version of It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle to our expanding and discerning audience."
"Expanding the It's Your Call audience to now include RLTV will enhance the show's relevance and content because of the interactive nature of the show," said Doyle.
"As baby boomers reach their retirement years, the 55+ consumer category continues to grow in influence and economic power, and this agreement allows us to further extend our connection with 55+ viewers."
Also airing on The Comcast Network, It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle premieres on RLTV on Monday, June 14th at 9pm with an episode about late-life divorce on The Gores' Split.
Lynn examines the pros and cons of divorcing after decades of marriage.
The following week on Monday, June 21st, Lynn tackles the topic of Illegal Immigration by focusing on the controversial Arizona immigration law now in effect.
On Monday, June 28th at 9pm, she explores the debate about the impact the pill has had on society.
Supporters say it gives women a choice and sexual freedom, while opponents say it creates health risks and leads to promiscuity. Find out more on The Pill=50 Years Later. In the following weeks, Doyle will cover issues relating to career and lifestyle transitions, the pitfalls and advantages of dating after 50, and more.
Lynn Doyle, host and executive producer of the show, is a multi award-winning journalist and a nine-time Emmy recipient, with more than 30 years of television news experience. Doyle is a highly credentialed journalist, and is lauded for her ability to secure hard-to-get interviews with high-profile guests who can speak about the tough issues facing the country today. Doyle also has guests from everyday walks of life who find themselves in the middle of a media storm and often seek out IYC as the place to tell their side of the story. Additionally, Doyle produces live, on-site thematic programming on topics important to her audience, such as 50 & Fabulous.
Retirement Living TV (RLTV) is the only cable network dedicated to serving the needs of adults 55+ with information and entertainment that inspires and enhances the perception of aging. The network has Emmy award-winning programming that addresses a variety of subjects and genres including health, finance, travel, reality, comedy and drama. It is RLTV's vision to be the top television network, online destination and media brand for adults 55+
Frequently Asked Questions
NOTE: Researched FAQs by Disabled World (DW)
Who was the target audience for Retirement Living TV?
Retirement Living TV was created specifically for adults aged 55 and over. Its programming focused on the interests, concerns, and lifestyles of older viewers, including baby boomers moving into their retirement years.
What kind of topics did It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle cover?
The show addressed issues making national headlines and matters relevant to older adults, from relationships and lifestyle transitions to social and political debates. It emphasized viewer participation, letting the audience voice opinions on all sides of an issue.
Is Retirement Living TV still on the air today?
The information here dates from around 2010, and cable networks change over time through rebranding, mergers, or closures. Viewers should check current listings or the network's successor for up to date availability.
How could viewers interact with the talk show?
It's Your Call was designed as an interactive program that gave viewers direct access to the host and encouraged heavy participation. This let the audience share concerns and opinions rather than simply watching passively.
What made Lynn Doyle qualified to host the program?
Lynn Doyle brought more than 30 years of television news experience and was a nine-time Emmy recipient. She was recognized for her interviewing skill and her ability to secure interviews with high-profile guests on difficult topics.
Where else did It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle air?
In addition to Retirement Living TV, the program aired on The Comcast Network. The partnership was intended to expand the show's reach and relevance to a wider 55 and over audience.
Why is programming aimed at the 55 and over audience important?
The 55 and over group continues to grow in size, cultural influence, and economic power, yet is often underserved by mainstream media. Dedicated programming helps address their specific interests and gives their perspectives a platform.
Insights, Analysis, and Developments
Editorial Note: What stands out about this launch is the deliberate choice to build a program around an audience often overlooked by mainstream primetime, treating adults over 55 not as a niche but as engaged participants with strong opinions and real economic clout. Early episodes ranged widely, from the controversial Arizona immigration law to a look back at fifty years of the birth control pill and the debates it still stirs, signaling a willingness to wade into subjects many talk shows avoid. For seniors, caregivers, and anyone interested in how media serves an aging population, the show reflected a broader shift toward content that respects older viewers as a distinct and growing voice rather than an afterthought.*
Attribution/Source(s): This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World (DW) due to its relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by Retirement Living TV and published on 10 Jun 2010, this content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity.
* Editorial additions by Ian C. Langtree.