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Jul 28, 2020 · Following Philbin's death at age 88 on Friday, Kathie Lee Gifford's daughter, 26, posted a touching photo to Instagram of the late TV host and Frank on the Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee set.
- Natalie Stone
- Early Years in TV
- “Live! with Regis…”
- …And Even More TV
- Philbin on His Own Likability
- What People Said About Him
His long career in media began in the 1950s, when he was a page for “The Tonight Show,” graduating in 1962 to become the show’s announcer. Later, he was Joey Bishop’s sidekick on “The Joey Bishop Show,” then hosted his own late night and morning shows before the 1985 launch of “Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee.”
The chatty morning show gave Philbin a chance to do what he did best, entertain audiences spontaneously, and with its 1988 syndication, he became a household name. After the departure of cohost Kathie Lee Gifford, Philbin continued on with new cohost Kelly Ripa as well as launching “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
He later hosted other shows, including the first season of “America’s Got Talent,” “Million Dollar Password,” and the 2010 Daytime Emmy Awards. Philbin also appeared in scripted television shows and movies, often playing himself, and he had a singing career.
“I guess it’s good genes. My parents brought me up well, to have pleasure when making people happy,” he told the Los Angeles Times in 2000 before quickly adding, “Oh, no! I can see the headlines now! Regis Thinks He’s a Nice Guy! Who Does He Think He Is?!”
“I think he is the world’s greatest storyteller. That’s his gift.” —former cohost Kelly Ripa Full obituary: Los Angeles Times
- Regis Philbin's Early Years. Born and raised in the Bronx, Philbin was the son of Frank Philbin, a former Marine, and Francis Phiblin. Raised as a Roman Catholic, Philbin went on to graduate from University of Notre Dame in 1953 with a degree in sociology.
- Regis Philbin in the Navy. After graduation, Philbin enrolled in the Navy and served for two years. On his last day of service, when asked by a major in the Marines about what he planned to do for the rest of his life, Philbin revealed that he had dreams of a career in television, but he had reservations about taking the plunge.
- Regis Philbin Joins NBC. Philbin got his start working as an NBC page in 1955. "My first assignment was to go down to the set of Tonight! ," he previously told PEOPLE. "
- Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford Join Forces. Philbin first teamed up with Kathie Lee Gifford in 1985, when they were paired up to host The Morning Show — which would eventually be renamed to Live!
Jul 29, 2020 · Since the world learned of Regis Philbin’s death, friends and fans have showed an outpouring of love for the beloved TV icon. Now, his wife of 50 years and the couple’s children are opening...
- Emily Strohm
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Jul 25, 2020 · NEW YORK — Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it rich with the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” has died at 88.
Jul 25, 2020 · Regis Philbin, who was known for hosting such shows as “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee” and the widely popular game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” died Saturday. He was 88.
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Jul 27, 2020 · Kathie Lee Gifford expressed her gratitude on Monday for being able to see her beloved former co-host and longtime friend Regis Philbin just a few weeks before his death at 88 last week....
