Regis Philbin

Television host Regis Philbin waves goodbye during his final show of on ABC's "Live With Regis and Kelly" in New York, November 18, 2011. After nearly three decades hosting the show that became "Live With Regis and Kelly," Regis Philbin stepped down Friday with a few well wishes to his colleagues and fans/ Reuters
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Prolific US TV host Regis Philbin dies at 88

He was known for his rough edges, funny anecdotes, self-deprecating humor and a Bronx accent that was once described as sounding “like a racetrack announcer with a head cold”