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

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:18:37 +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 they have begun to develop what could be a prime time talent show.

“We’re contemplating a show that is sort of a talent show, but it involves the whole family,” Philbi

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

Bob Sassone — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:17:39 +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.

Is Dana Carvey Going To Take Regis Philbin's Place?

Trudy — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:10:51 +0000

Who is going to take over for Regis when he leaves ‘Live! with Regis and Kelly?’ According to Perez.Hilton.com, the front runner is former ‘Saturday Night’ Live funnyman Dana Carvey. Producers have had their eye on Dana Carvey since the start, according to Perez.Hilton.com, and they’ve slowing been eliminating other possible candidates from their list. Those [...]

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

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:21:54 +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.

Regis Philbin Retires

Eric Meier — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:39:11 +0000

Regis Philbin announced today that he is retiring for LIVE with Regis and Kelly after 25+ years of hosting the daytime talker. He'll give up the high-chair next to Kelly at the end of summer.