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Regis Philbin Retiring

1/18/2011 by

Veteran broadcaster Regis Philbin says he’s retiring from his weekday talk show.

Regis, 79, made the announcement at the start of Tuesday morning’s “Live With Regis and Kelly,” which he has hosted for a quarter-century, most recently sharing hosting duties with Kelly Ripa.

Philbin said he would be stepping down from the show around the end of the summer, but he didn’t specify a departure date.

Philbin has helmed different incarnations of ‘Live’ since 1983, when it was called ‘The Morning Show.’ His co-hosts have included Cyndy Garvey, Ann Abernathy, Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa.

No announcement has been made regarding the show and whether there will be a replacement for Philbin.

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Chris Taus | January 19th, 2011

Regis was one of the best – and one of the last – great all-around broadcasters. Announcer, side-kick, pitchman, emcee, game show host, sportscaster, newscaster – he did it all and did it well. He is also one of the last to have worked his way up in the medium and to perfect his craft along the way. Now broadcast executives care more about name recognition than talent and experience. An era is ending.

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Chris Taus | January 20th, 2011

I really don’t see the show making it without Regis…cause Kelly is just plain annoying…I don’t care who they get to co-host with her…REGIS keeps the show going!!!!