Regis Philbin
Regis Philbin was an American television host known for his energetic personality and extended run on daytime and primetime TV.
He hosted morning talk shows for decades, most notably *Live with Regis and Kathie Lee* (later *Live with Regis and Kelly*), and became iconic as the original host of *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire*.
His name sometimes appears as shorthand for a certain style of upbeat, conversational hosting: He's got that Regis energy.
Broadcast featuring host-guest conversations
- game showPrize-based TV competition
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- daytimeSunlit portion of day
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
ratings · ABC · network · primetime · viewership · morning show · studio · audience
Ceremony host
- presenterOne who delivers content
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- compereEntertainment event introducer
- interviewerOne who poses questions
moderator · co-host · sidekick · banter · guest · monologue · desk · couch
Warm and approachable
- gregariousFond of companionship
- wittyCleverly humorous
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
approachable · jovial · animated · enthusiastic · energetic · engaging · likeable · outgoing
Irrevocable submitted response
- unbelievableImpossible to accept as true
- hot seatPosition under heavy scrutiny
- lifelineEssential connection to safety
- fifty-fiftySplit equally between two
talk show
Broadcast featuring host-guest conversations
syndication · ratings · ABC · network · primetime · viewership · morning show · studio · audience · Nielsen
emcee
Ceremony host
interviewer · moderator · co-host · sidekick · banter · guest · monologue · desk · couch · segment
affable
Warm and approachable
- gregariousFond of companionship
- wittyCleverly humorous
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
genial · approachable · jovial · animated · enthusiastic · energetic · engaging · likeable · outgoing · sociable
final answer
Irrevocable submitted response
- unbelievableImpossible to accept as true
- hot seatPosition under heavy scrutiny
- lifelineEssential connection to safety
Regis PhilbinDavid Letterman
Howard Stern · Bill Maher · Conan O'Brien · Chelsea Handler · Joan Rivers
Regis PhilbinHoward Stern
Lenny Bruce · George Carlin · Don Rickles · Sarah Silverman · Anthony Bourdain
Regis PhilbinHoward Stern