Apparently, holding the Guinness World Record for the most time spent in front of a television camera isn't enough. The AP is now reporting that 76-year old Regis Philbin has been signed to host the red carpet show for the upcoming Oscars. Dennis Doty, producer of the show, says he's a great host because "he knows everyone, and everyone loves Regis." The arrivals show for the 80th Annual Academy Awards airs at 5/4c February 24, 2008 on ABC.
I bet Ryan Seacrest is pissed. How dare a hosting gig come up and not be his. How do they expect him to become the new king of all media? But Philbin is one of the most beloved people. I mean seriously, does anyone not like the man? How do you achieve that level of likeability, anyway? I can tell you from personal experience it's not achieved by offering free back massages to everyone you meet. And I thought everyone liked massages, but no! Apparently, they like restraining orders more.
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2-21-2008 @ 2:27PM
Jay Blaisdell said...
I'm no fan of Ryan Seacrest but better him than the 147-year-old mummified Philbin. "Reeg" may be a nice guy, but he's too much the ham-handed, obsequies type
to be generally liked by viewers.
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12-11-2007 @ 2:05PM
Dave said...
Typical clueness TVSquad. Seacrest is already hosting E!'s red carpet coverage -- ie. the show that Regis' ABC broadcast will be competing with.
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