ABC will air a special tribute to beloved TV host Regis Philbin on Tuesday to celebrate his life and career.The hour long tribute, “Regis Philbin: The Morning Maestro – A Special Edition of 20/20,” will air on ABC on Tuesday, July 28 at 8 p.m.
Edt.Per ABC, the special edition of “20/20” features an exclusive interview with “Live with Kelly and Ryan” host Kelly Ripa, Philbin’s former co-host for a decade.
The program will also include Philbin’s final television interview with Jimmy Kimmel in March 2020 as well as interviews with his co-hosts through the years, including Kathie Lee Gifford and Mary Hart; interviews with his childhood friends; a tour of the Bronx where he grew up; an emotional surprise visit with students at his high school; and a trip down memory lane with Philbin screening some of his favorite clips of “Live.” Philbin hosted the “Live!” franchise for 28 years.
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