First published 2011
Regis Philbin opens his personal archives to share the stories behind his remarkable television career. The beloved host of Live with Regis and Kelly and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire takes readers through more than fifty years in show business, from his early days to becoming one of America's most recognizable TV personalities. Philbin reveals his most amusing celebrity encounters, the friendships that shaped his career, and the family relationships that kept him grounded. He explains how an obsessive sports fan from New York became a fixture on morning television and prime time game shows. The veteran entertainer shares his philosophy on achieving success and happiness, drawing lessons from his countless interactions with stars and his decades-long marriage. This memoir combines behind-the-scenes entertainment industry insights with practical wisdom about living well, delivered in Philbin's trademark conversational style that made him a television icon.
Genres: biography, autobiography, biography-memoir
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, personal-journey
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
336 pages · Hardcover · Dey Street Books