Ronni
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Regis Philbin has died :(
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Ronni
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- Nashville TN
Here’s a fun fact!
Philbin holds the world record for most hours on US television, according to Guinness World Records, with more than 16,700 hours on air.
Philbin holds the world record for most hours on US television, according to Guinness World Records, with more than 16,700 hours on air.
Mrs. Robinson
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A close friend of mine since 7th grade was close friends with Regis. She posted this today.....
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Remembering Regis
I had recently graduated from Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara with a degree in Cinematography/Photography and landed in LA to pursue my dreams. I met some gals who invited me to join their little film group which met weekly at the magnificent Greystone Doheny Mansion. There were 13 of us then, but it grew into the prestigious international organization, Women in Film.
One meeting, someone mentioned that Regis Philbin’s AM Los Angeles show with Sarah Purcell was looking for an Intern. I loved the show and set out determined to get it, and I did. Pivotal decision.
I learned a lot from Regis, assisted him on location shoots, helped rehearse lines, and went to his health guru appointments. When the guru suddenly died of cancer, Regis stopped taking handfuls of his proprietary supplements and herbs, and so did I.
I remember the day he had Big Bird on to delight his young daughters, but BB accidentally stepped on a tiny foot and omg the trauma and tears on live TV. We laughed about it for decades.
The AM show was originally 1.5 hrs, but when the network cut it back to an hour he wasn’t happy and feared it was a downhill slope. Then he got the offer to go to NYC, but worried if it would appeal to a national audience (I assured him it would) and all it entailed to move his young family. I encouraged him, as I am sure many did, but I was honored he asked my opinion.
Regis was very proud of me when I went on to have my own photo/film business, started the Motion Picture Production Department at Santa Monica College, and when I went into the television business as an executive. We’d catch up at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conventions and he’d always introduce me as his former Intern and proudly praise my accomplishments.
He’d call and say, “I’m back in LA, let’s do lunch again!” I always took him to the hottest new spots to keep him up-to-date, but after his terrifying heart attack I made sure he ordered healthy, which he did, mostly. One trip he was very tired so I offered to make him a healthy meal instead. He came over for dinner and then played my piano so beautifully--he’d only taken lessons for a few years. He was always taking up something new to keep his mind sharp, but really disliked learning the computer which I enjoyed teasing him about.
After I left The Biz, took care of my beloved parents and was compelled to write “Elder Rage”, I was hesitant to ask him for an endorsement not wanting to infringe on our friendship. After I had already received several lovely celebrity endorsements, I decided to ask if he had time. He said, “Of course, send me your manuscript!”
After weeks of angst (his opinion was so important to me), he called and raved about how much he truly enjoyed it. I was thrilled to get his quote: “I thought I knew Jacqueline until I read her book. Wow, what a story. If you’re caring for an elder, you won’t believe how much this book will help you!” And when he held it up and praised it on his show saying, “Gelman, you have to read this book because when it happens to me, you’re going to be the one to take care of me!”-- I was ecstatic.
When I landed on the cover of the AARP BULLETIN, the TODAY SHOW and CNN, and started my own Caregiving Radio Show, he was thrilled for me.
Whenever I was in NYC I’d go to the show, have lunch, hang out in his office which was stuffed with a lifetime of fun memorabilia. I met many celebrities there, but remember his adoration of longtime friend Ara Parseghian, the famous coach of his beloved Notre Dame. He loved talking about his college days and reminiscing about his interesting life. There were always more fascinating stories I hadn’t heard, many about helping others in various ways -- he truly had a well-lived life.
Regis was loved by so many, including me. RIP Reeege."
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Remembering Regis
I had recently graduated from Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara with a degree in Cinematography/Photography and landed in LA to pursue my dreams. I met some gals who invited me to join their little film group which met weekly at the magnificent Greystone Doheny Mansion. There were 13 of us then, but it grew into the prestigious international organization, Women in Film.
One meeting, someone mentioned that Regis Philbin’s AM Los Angeles show with Sarah Purcell was looking for an Intern. I loved the show and set out determined to get it, and I did. Pivotal decision.
I learned a lot from Regis, assisted him on location shoots, helped rehearse lines, and went to his health guru appointments. When the guru suddenly died of cancer, Regis stopped taking handfuls of his proprietary supplements and herbs, and so did I.
I remember the day he had Big Bird on to delight his young daughters, but BB accidentally stepped on a tiny foot and omg the trauma and tears on live TV. We laughed about it for decades.
The AM show was originally 1.5 hrs, but when the network cut it back to an hour he wasn’t happy and feared it was a downhill slope. Then he got the offer to go to NYC, but worried if it would appeal to a national audience (I assured him it would) and all it entailed to move his young family. I encouraged him, as I am sure many did, but I was honored he asked my opinion.
Regis was very proud of me when I went on to have my own photo/film business, started the Motion Picture Production Department at Santa Monica College, and when I went into the television business as an executive. We’d catch up at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conventions and he’d always introduce me as his former Intern and proudly praise my accomplishments.
He’d call and say, “I’m back in LA, let’s do lunch again!” I always took him to the hottest new spots to keep him up-to-date, but after his terrifying heart attack I made sure he ordered healthy, which he did, mostly. One trip he was very tired so I offered to make him a healthy meal instead. He came over for dinner and then played my piano so beautifully--he’d only taken lessons for a few years. He was always taking up something new to keep his mind sharp, but really disliked learning the computer which I enjoyed teasing him about.
After I left The Biz, took care of my beloved parents and was compelled to write “Elder Rage”, I was hesitant to ask him for an endorsement not wanting to infringe on our friendship. After I had already received several lovely celebrity endorsements, I decided to ask if he had time. He said, “Of course, send me your manuscript!”
After weeks of angst (his opinion was so important to me), he called and raved about how much he truly enjoyed it. I was thrilled to get his quote: “I thought I knew Jacqueline until I read her book. Wow, what a story. If you’re caring for an elder, you won’t believe how much this book will help you!” And when he held it up and praised it on his show saying, “Gelman, you have to read this book because when it happens to me, you’re going to be the one to take care of me!”-- I was ecstatic.
When I landed on the cover of the AARP BULLETIN, the TODAY SHOW and CNN, and started my own Caregiving Radio Show, he was thrilled for me.
Whenever I was in NYC I’d go to the show, have lunch, hang out in his office which was stuffed with a lifetime of fun memorabilia. I met many celebrities there, but remember his adoration of longtime friend Ara Parseghian, the famous coach of his beloved Notre Dame. He loved talking about his college days and reminiscing about his interesting life. There were always more fascinating stories I hadn’t heard, many about helping others in various ways -- he truly had a well-lived life.
Regis was loved by so many, including me. RIP Reeege."
