Regis Philbin, the legendary talk-show host, has logged a record-setting 16,700 hours on camera throughout his career. As he steps down from hosting Live With Regis and Kelly, TIME looks back at a television career that spanned decades.
Regis Philbin: A Career on Camera
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Regis Philbin, born in New York City on Aug. 25, 1931, got his start in television working as a page at NBC's The Tonight Show and writing for other California-based shows before hosting his own. Pictured here circa 1960, Philbin sits with guest Ronald Reagan on his local San Diego TV show.
