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Regis Philbin

By celianicole16

  • Regis was Born

  • Writer Tom Duggan

    Writer Tom Duggan
    Regis wrote the script for Los Angeles talk show host Tom Duggan

  • Graduation

    Graduation
    Regis graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a major in Sociology

  • Steve Aleen Show

    Steve Aleen Show
    Regis took over the show that replaced the Steve Aleen show. At first, it was hard for people to accept Regis as the new host. The show only lasted a few weeks due to extremely low ratings.

  • Who Wants to be a Millionaire

    Who Wants to be a Millionaire
    Regis Hosted Who wants to be a Millionaire. This was his first big gig and he spent three years on the show. The show that aired in 1999 was a quiz show and the goal was to answer as many consecutive questions properly. The maximum amount of money that can be won is $68,600.

  • Emmy Award

    Emmy Award
    Regis won an Emmy in 2011 for the most outstanding Talk Show. The show that was being awrded was Live! With Regis. A few years later Kelly Rippa was his chosen co-host and hosted with Philbin until his ercent retirement.