Regis Philbin's Life

Regis Philbin was born Regis Francis Xavier Philbin on August 25, 1931 in New York City, New York. He is a TV-talk show host, game show host, singer, author, and a TV personality. He was his parents' only child, growing up in The Bronx, New York. Later, he served in the Navy. After he moved to California, Regis got a show called That Regis Philbin Show in 1964 on KGTV. In 1970 Philbin hosted A.M. Los Angeles on KABC-TV. With his presence, he brought the talk show to Number One in L.A. On A.M. Los Angeles, Sarah Purcell was his co-host, followed by Cyndy Garvey as his second co-host. Cyndy was paired with Philbin also on The Morning Show until Garvey left. He was then paired with Kathie Lee Gifford. They were on LIVE! with Kelly along with Kelly Ripa in 1988. Gifford left the show, leaving the show called Live with Regis until a permanent replacement could be spotted. During his search for a new replacement, Philbin won a Daytime Emmy Award. Kelly Ripa was chosen that same year and then the show became Live with Regis and Kelly. The pairing was successful. In 2002, his 1999 game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was cancelled. That game show returned the same year, although Regis was replaced by Meredith Vieira. Philbin is still living.