Regis Philbin Signals After 28 Years As A TV In The Morning :
NEW YORK - Send a kiss to the audience of more than 28 years, host Regis Philbin signed on television Friday morning."I will always remember spending the morning with all of you," the veteran show-biz personalities said, concluding his last appearance as host of the syndicated "Live! With Regis and Kelly."
At 80 years, Philbin has logged more than 17,000 hours of television in a career dating back to 1960. He gained fame in prime time as host of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" A decade ago. However, its long-term impact also hosted a morning show, and how they run stories about, for example, dining out on TV convincing.On leaving, Philbin said, "I wanted this to be a show where people feel better about themselves, to look at life in another way, a fun way."Philbin has dry eyes, but co-host Kelly Ripa fought tears, recalled how she was frightened on his first day as Philbin partner and how he felt comfortable. "You always want to make me feel like a million dollars, once again," he said.
The show opened with cameras following his dressing Philbin on stage, with the last step, it deals with the banks Ripa and get away with it. "I love you," she said when the lights went up.The audience was filled with other celebrities, including Katie Couric, Donald Trump, Alan Alda, Meredith Vieira and Tony Danza. Others, such as Justin Timberlake and Anne Hathaway offered short filmed tribute.
The show was also devoted to sequences of clips filled with emotion Hijinks Ripa and celebrities like Dana Carvey take their parodies Regis. Earlier this week had other television host David Letterman, and Vice President Joe Biden stopped to pay tribute.
Philbin is careful to say that he is not retiring, and his immediate plans to tour to promote his new book, How I Got This Way.
"Where is Regis going?" He said. "Regis does not know. Stop asking me!"
The show will continue with Ripa. Similar to when he replaced Gifford, a series of co-hosts join, especially trying to permanent jobs.
Philbin parting gifts was a key and a plaque. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to thank Philbin has appeared to make the city a large part of their program, and provides a symbolic key. Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger has shown a plaque in honor Philbin had been installed outside the building that houses the studio of the series.
NEW YORK - Send a kiss to the audience of more than 28 years, host Regis Philbin signed on television Friday morning."I will always remember spending the morning with all of you," the veteran show-biz personalities said, concluding his last appearance as host of the syndicated "Live! With Regis and Kelly."
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The show opened with cameras following his dressing Philbin on stage, with the last step, it deals with the banks Ripa and get away with it. "I love you," she said when the lights went up.The audience was filled with other celebrities, including Katie Couric, Donald Trump, Alan Alda, Meredith Vieira and Tony Danza. Others, such as Justin Timberlake and Anne Hathaway offered short filmed tribute.
The show was also devoted to sequences of clips filled with emotion Hijinks Ripa and celebrities like Dana Carvey take their parodies Regis. Earlier this week had other television host David Letterman, and Vice President Joe Biden stopped to pay tribute.
Philbin is careful to say that he is not retiring, and his immediate plans to tour to promote his new book, How I Got This Way.
"Where is Regis going?" He said. "Regis does not know. Stop asking me!"
The show will continue with Ripa. Similar to when he replaced Gifford, a series of co-hosts join, especially trying to permanent jobs.
Philbin parting gifts was a key and a plaque. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to thank Philbin has appeared to make the city a large part of their program, and provides a symbolic key. Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger has shown a plaque in honor Philbin had been installed outside the building that houses the studio of the series.
