Television host Regis Philbin spent more time in front of a TV camera than anyone in history, holding the Guinness World’s Record for over 15,600 on-air hours to prove it. The wise-cracking ball of energy with the unmistakable New York accent was the longtime host of ABC’s perennial favorite morning show “Live With Regis” (syndicated, 1983- ). “Reege” also injected his dramatic flair and gift for unscripted gab into the prime time game show, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” (ABC, 1999-2002; syndicated, 2002- ), jettisoning the sagging network back into the number one ratings slot. Never at a
