Regis Philbin Quotes

A collection of quotes by Regis Philbin.

Regis Philbin (1931-2020) was an American television personality and talk show host. He was born on August 25, 1931, in New York City, New York. Philbin began his career in the entertainment industry as a page on The Tonight Show, and later worked as a Los Angeles-based television host and radio personality.

Philbin rose to prominence as the host of the talk show Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, which aired from 1988 to 2000. His charismatic and quick-witted personality, coupled with his ability to connect with audiences, made him a beloved figure in daytime television.

Following the departure of Kathie Lee Gifford, the show was renamed Live with Regis and Kelly, co-hosted by Kelly Ripa. The show continued its success throughout the 2000s, and Philbin became known for his catchphrase, "Is that your final answer?" during his concurrent role as the host of the popular game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Philbin received numerous accolades throughout his career, including Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Host and a Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2011, he retired from hosting Live with Regis and Kelly after 28 years.

Regis Philbin passed away on July 24, 2020, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of television and a significant impact on daytime talk shows.

It's almost seems as though there's a battle going on betwee

It's almost seems as though there's a battle going on between the public and all the fast-food establishments, and, believe me, I think it's very tasty food.

Regis Philbin

Food

I've done the best I can with the morning show. I made it a

I've done the best I can with the morning show. I made it a morning show. We have the coffee cup, you have the morning papers, you know, it's got that feel to it, that's what I wanted.

Regis Philbin

Morning

Anderson Cooper every night dreams about getting my job perm

Anderson Cooper every night dreams about getting my job permanently really.

Regis Philbin

Dreams

I'm involved in the stock market, which is fun and, sometime

I'm involved in the stock market, which is fun and, sometimes, very painful.

Regis Philbin

Finance

It means a lot in my business and its a wonderful feeling to

It means a lot in my business and its a wonderful feeling to be recognized for what you have done over a lifetime, but I didn't go crazy. I still eat my cereal in the morning, have a sandwich in the afternoon, go to bed at night. You know, nothing really different.

Regis Philbin

Morning

I'm moving on. I should have made that clear when I made the

I'm moving on. I should have made that clear when I made the announcement. I guess I wasn't clear. If people think you're leaving a show after all these years, you might be retiring. So I understand where they're coming from, but I should have impressed the fact that I hope I'm just moving on right now.

Regis Philbin

Hope

I've worked for 55 years. I'm going to take a little time of

I've worked for 55 years. I'm going to take a little time off, to tell you the truth. It's just that now in the last couple of weeks, Gelman is pouring it on. 'Farewell to Regis!' It's getting embarrassing.

Regis Philbin

Truth

I made it a morning show. We have the coffee cup, we have th

I made it a morning show. We have the coffee cup, we have the morning papers. It's got that feel to it, that's what I wanted.

Regis Philbin

Morning