Why regis philbin leaving live

In , Philbin was hired as the announcer and sidekick to comic Joey Bishop on his network show. When he heard that he was going to be fired because of poor ratings, Philbin tearfully announced he was leaving on July 12, , walking off during a live broadcast.

He returned three days later after letters of support poured in. After three years of commuting to St. Louis each week for a local Saturday night show, Philbin became a star in local morning television — first in Los Angeles, then in New York. In , he teamed with Kathie Lee Johnson, a year before she married former football star Frank Gifford, and the show went national in Gifford left the show in I called my agent, and we made a full assault on ABC in L.

Watching RegisPhilbin as a kid was so influential. We just lost one of the best guys ever. A real pal and a real legend. The great Regis Philbin. He kept telling me to run for President. Holds the record for 'most live television,' and he did it well. Regis, we love you. Television host Chris Harrison added: "We throw this word around too much but Regis Philbin was a legend.

You save it for the show. I'd be like, 'Good morning,' and he'd say, 'Save it for the air! Ripa did issue a statement on Philbin's death , but it was a joint statement with Live co-host Ryan Seacrest. Start the Conversation. November 18, am. Related Stories. Surgeon General Response. All Rights reserved. Close the menu Logo text.