From 1970 to 1991, Lyons was the film critic for WPIX; he also co-hosted the movie review show "Sneak Previews" from 1982 to 1996.
From 1970 to 1991, Lyons was the film critic for WPIX. Following the departure of Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel, he co-hosted the PBS movie review show "Sneak Previews" from 1982 to 1996.