So apparently, Regis Philbin has to miss about five weeks of Regis & Kelly to get bypass surgery. (Fortunately, bestie David Letterman swears Philbin will be fine, and declares "it's even better the second fourth time!") Anyhow, in the interim, the show will be hosted by everyone from The Coop (today and tomorrow!) to The Donald, with a little Doogie Howser in between:
Cooper will host the show alongside Kelly Ripa Tuesday and Wednesday, then give way to MTV’s Damien Fahey on Thursday and Friday.
With Philbin expected to miss at least five weeks, other hosts already lined up include Howie Mandel, Neal Patrick Harris, Pat Sajak, Jeff Probst, Martin Short and Donald Trump.
And while some of the guest hosts (cough, Jeff Probst) are kinda meh, we're actually looking forward to seeing some of those other names in action.
In fact, impossible as it may sound, we think Martin Short may actually be too perky for morning television. Of course, it all depends on which of his large arsenal of characters he taps for hosting duties. Personally, we're pulling for Jiminy Glick. Something about that big, doughy face just gets us every time! And we can't think of a better way to start our day than by watching Glick sit Kelly Ripa on his enormous lap, and ask her, "if Lincoln were alive today, what would he say about his tunnel?"
Anderson Cooper co-hosting is the only thing that makes R&K watchable, IMO.
Hey Xtina!! How was your last trip to NY, did you scope out the TW building to "run into" Anderson? Oh right he wasn't there, I forgot! Maybe he heard you were coming!!!! ha ha ha!!!!
If they'd get rid of the K, R&K without the R would be a great show!
Reject Philbin should stay out full time…he is so boring….
Anderson Cooper is the world’s most boring man. His presence on T.V. is curbing the use of sleeping medication nation wide. This can be very healthy for America.
Regis and Kelly are the BEST morning team! We're thankful he came out of surgery with flying colors and can't wait for his return!!
dear regis, how are you? we are so happy that you are ok.
our days watching you on tv would never be the same without you.
you are a part of our lives, and for some reason you remind me of my father, so happy you are doing well plkease take care of yourself, from joe and debbie
Dear Regis Philbin
How are you doing today
you are so very busy at the moment
My name is Irene Beck From Ottawa,Ontario
Regis Philbin I would like to have your new e-mail Address
and I would like to have it Please and Thank you
Regis Philbin Check your e-mail
Irene Beck
HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY REGIS !!!!!!!
MY HUSBAND IS AN "IRISH BRONX BOY (HE ATTENDED "ALL HALLOWS") AND THE TWO OF US HAVE FOLLOWED YOU FOR YEARS . WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SPEEDY RECOVERY, YOUR YOUNG HEART AND YOUR GOOD HOSPITAL HUMOR.
MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THOSE WONDERFUL IRISH BLESSINGS AND WE AWAIT YOUR RETURN FOR OUR MORNING BLESSING.
WE LOVE YOU, JOEY AND BOB MC DONALD
LOS ANGELES
REGIS I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU CAME THROUGH YOUR SURGERY WITH FLYING COLORS. I FELT YOU WOULD SINCE YOU ARE IN GOOD HEALTH OTHERWISE AND YOU HAVE SUCH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
MAY YOU HAVE CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH!!