As the face to which millions of Americans wake up every morning, Regis Philbin has become a cultural icon in television broadcasting. The energetic host of the a.m. talker 'Live with Regis and Kelly' took his daytime success to primetime in 1999 with 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire.' Since Philbin first stepped in front of the camera 40 years ago, he has ambitiously tackled talk shows, game shows, the literary world, and even the fashion industry.

In May 2001, the Daytime E... More >