Who should replace Regis Philbin? [Poll]
When we look back on the summer of 2011, scientists, sociologists and wise men everywhere will no doubt label it the end of the Regis Era. After 40 years on TV and 28 on "Live With Regis and Kathie Lee/Kelly," Regis Philbin is planning to pack it in. But he claims the show will live on with out him, which means a replacement must be found.
Who will fill Regis' bar chair? The search is probably only just beginning behind the scenes, but it's never too early to start campaigning for your favorite TV personality. So make your voice heard. Whom do you want to see co-hosting the show every morning with Kelly Ripa?
— Patrick Kevin Day
Photo: Bill O'Reilly, left, talks to Regis and Kelly during a 2004 appearance on "Live With Regis and Kelly." Photo credit: Associated Press.
Willie Geist
Posted by: TV fan | January 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Kelly should co-host with her husband, Mark. They have already done it many times before. I will miss Regis so much. He is a legend.
Posted by: Naun | January 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Terrible options in the poll! I like when Mark Consuelos fills in except when they spend too much time bickering. David Duchovny is my favorite sub, he has a great, wry sense of humor and he joked just the other day that he was gunning for Regis' job. But it would have to be someone NY-based, like Alec Baldwin.
Posted by: Meeghan | January 18, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Pee Wee Herman
Posted by: Truth | January 18, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Ryan Seacrest already has a day and night job. Don't care for the rest of the options. Regis is in a class by himself. He is a curmudgeon and lovable. At his age, he deserves to spend quality time with his friends and wife and family.
The replacement has to have a huge sense of humor, and a stylistic way of interview. The whole dynamics of Regis and Kelly is that he takes her with a grain of salt, probably because he could be her father. Do we want another older gent? Or someone who will be in competetion with a very opinionated and assertive Kelly? Maybe its a no win situation.
Posted by: bettye198 | January 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Howie Mandel
Posted by: me2 | January 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Charles Barkley.
Posted by: Don't Laugh | January 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Ron Corning!
Posted by: john | January 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM
its a no brainer: Mark Consuelos
Posted by: lisa | January 18, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Anderson Cooper will be the permanent replacement. It's already been decided.
Posted by: Marco Budgyk | January 18, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Mark Consuelos. Current fans of the show will keep watching and other new viewers might be intrigued by the marital matchup. Even if not married, they make a good on-camera duo.
Not sure why I felt compelled to post.
Posted by: Rob D | January 18, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Her husband is the only choice love them together
Posted by: kim | January 18, 2011 at 01:55 PM
I would vote for anyone but her HUSBAND!
Posted by: Cynthia Borgman | January 18, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Mark Consuelos?
His only claim to fame is being Mr. Rippa! ;-)
Posted by: AAAAANDREE | January 18, 2011 at 02:45 PM
I've seen many of the guest hosts over the years. The only one I enjoyed watching is Jeff Probst. Vince Vaughn was pretty funny too, but that's not happening.
Posted by: Fan | January 18, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Bring back Kathie Lee!
Posted by: rah62 | January 18, 2011 at 03:52 PM
Anderson Cooper
Posted by: Martha Walters | January 18, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Need a NY guy with an NY 'tude....Alex Baldwin!
Posted by: Jerry Payne | January 18, 2011 at 04:22 PM
Can't think of anyone who would overcome my dislike of Kelly Ripa. I stopped watching when she started on the show.
Posted by: Jay | January 18, 2011 at 04:36 PM
I think Bryant Gumbel does the best job of filling in for Regis. . . He's the most experienced, the funniest, the smartest, and the most confident and relaxed of any co-host. Bryant seems more intelligent than anyone else who sits in, and runs the tightest show. And he has sex appeal.
Posted by: Judy Mann | January 18, 2011 at 06:03 PM