First published 1996
Regis Philbin opens up about his journey through television, starting with his earliest days in front of the camera. He takes readers behind the scenes of his daily routine, revealing what happens when the cameras stop rolling on "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee." Philbin describes his working relationship with co-host Kathie Lee Gifford, showing how their on-screen chemistry developed over time. He weaves together stories from the studio with glimpses of his personal world, sharing moments with his family that shaped who he became as both a performer and a father. The book captures Philbin's struggles to balance his public persona with his private life, as he navigates the demands of daily television while trying to stay grounded. Through specific incidents and conversations, he reveals the person behind the cheerful morning show host. Philbin's account shows how one man tried to manage the pressures of fame while holding onto the relationships that mattered most to him.
Genres: biography, autobiography, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, personal-journey
460 pages · Hardcover · Wheeler Pub Inc