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Regis Philbin Talks Daytime on 'Larry King Now'

Former host admits he'd had enough of the lady talk

By TVDeeva Deanna Barnert Aug 15, 2012 7:33AM
Regis Philbin sat down with Ora TV's "Larry King Now" and revealed the monotony of working in daytime may have played a role in his exit from "Live! With Regis and Kelly." It seems he'd had enough of the makeovers, the babies and the talk geared at women. 


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"I got a little bored with the repetition of the thing," Philbin told Larry King. "There were so many ambush makeovers you can do with the ladies. There were so many baby weeks you could do to pick the best baby. I just got a little tired of the same thing. Daytime appeals to the women. 


"And incidentally, have you noticed what's happened to daytime television? It’s all about the women. There's Kelly [Ripa], there's Rachael [Ray], there's 'The View,' there's 'Talk,' there's 'Ellen.'"

 

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When King reminded his guest of Anderson Cooper's show, Philbin said, "He's the last guy left on daytime TV! It's all about the women and I've had enough. Kelly's doing a great job. I think it's all going to work out nicely."

 

Of course, "Anderson" won't be the only man in daytime for long. Steve Harvey and Jeff Probst both have talk show premiering this September.

 

The rest of Philbin's "Larry King Now!" interview is available at Ora.tv, along with past episodes featuring Aisha Tyler, Susan Sarandon, Betty White, Seth MacFarlane and more. 


Find "Larry King Now" online at www.ora.tv.com.

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Someone
Aug 15, 2012 3:33PM
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Well, Regis was not bored when he cashed those hefty paychecks was he???
Michelle F
Aug 15, 2012 12:53PM
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The producers were afraid he would drop dead in the middle of taping.  We were bored with him and tales of "baby's" cute little body.
tinkermoose
Aug 15, 2012 12:46PM
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He sure loves all the money and special treatment he has received over the years. 
Nosneb Yug (Venerable)
Aug 15, 2012 12:41PM
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Please go wander around behind furry little animals Philbin. Take your meds as nursey tells you and stay out of sight.
Kathleen T (kat618)
Aug 15, 2012 12:01PM
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Millions later he 'got a little bored.'  Hilarious. 
Someone (Ancient Hippie)
Aug 15, 2012 10:53AM
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I find this funny because Regis bored me.  I appeared on his show one time promoting the Beverly Hills Kennel Club Show and found him to be rude and obnoxious during the breaks to people on his show.  This was back in the 80s and I have never watched him again.  I think he's an idiot.  So long Regis and please don't ever return.
DJMlynx
Aug 15, 2012 10:31AM
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Ya I could see where it would get tiring, much easier to sleep late in a pool of cash. oops I have to get back to my low pay job if you go over your break here you get threatened with your job. Anyway I feel your pain Regis....bye.
Phyllis Caldwell
Aug 15, 2012 10:09AM
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Bring back Regis----in some capacity----on t.v.    Kelly, without Regis, gets pretty annoying.  And how long is it going to take to find a replacement???  
 
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