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Jul 29, 2020 · Published on July 29, 2020 09:00AM EDT. 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...
- Emily Strohm
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- 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
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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- Phil McCausland,Minyvonne Burke
Jul 25, 2020 · Regis Philbin, iconic television host and media personality, died on Friday, July 24. He was 88 years old.
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- Alexander Kacala
Jul 26, 2020 · Legendary television host Regis Philbin died of natural causes on Friday, and now he’s being remembered for his 60-year career across popular programs. Kathie Lee Gifford paid tribute to her...
He is most widely known as the co-host of the New York City–based nationally syndicated talk show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, starting in 1988, which became Live! with Regis and Kelly in 2001, and continued as Live! with Kelly after Philbin's departure in 2011. [9]
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Jul 25, 2020 · The beloved star was 88. The longtime television host died on July 24, PEOPLE confirms. "We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural...
