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Is Regis Philbin Coming Back to TV for a Prime-Time Family Talent Show?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:00:37 +0000

Regis Philbin, whose long run at ‘ABC Live! With Regis and Kelly’ ended with a star-studded sendoff earlier this month, is eyeing a return to television. In an interview with The New York Post, the 80-year-old said he has formed a production company with former ‘Live with Regis and Kathie Lee’ director Barry Glazer, among others, and [...]

Regis Philbin's Last Week Will Include Kathie Lee and David Letterman [VIDEOS]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:39 +0000

It’s sad to think that next week is Regis Philbin’s last week of hosting ‘Live with Regis & Kelly’ after 28 years. The show will continue, of course, as Kelly Ripa signed a new, five-year contract yesterday, but it won’t be the same without this household name.

The last week, however, looks like a good one. Besides the teary goodbyes and the flashback montages, they’ve got a great guest list, including stars like Kathie Lee Gifford and David Letterman.

Could Dana Carvey Replace Regis Philbin on 'Live'?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:00:23 +0000

As he announced earlier this year, beloved television personality Regin Philbin is retiring from the syndicated ‘Live! with Regis and Kelly’ on November 18 after more than a quarter-century co-hosting the various incarnations of the program.

Since then, names such as Ryan Seacrest, Andy Cohen and actor Mark Consuelos, the husband of Philbin’s current co-host, Kelly Ripa, have been bandied about as possible replacements. And now, while an insider says there is no frontrunner, a new name has people talking: ‘Saturday Night Live’ alum Dana Carvey.

Regis Philbin Announces His Final 'Live!' Show Will Be November 18

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:00:54 +0000

He’s been talking about retiring from ‘Live! With Regis and Kelly’ for months, and now television stalwart Regis Philbin has announced his final show will be on Friday, November 18.

The show, which started in 1983 as a local New York City program called ‘The Morning Show,’ went national with co-host Kathie Lee Gifford in 1988. Actress Kelly Ripa stepped in as Gifford’s replacement after she left the show in 2000.