By 1988, the show would become nationally syndicated and be titled Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee.
Philbin’s career would take him to different markets where he would serve as either a TV or radio host.
However, his biggest break would come in 1985 when he was paired with Kathie Lee Johnson (eventually Gifford) for The Morning Show.
During its run, the two would host would be jointly nominated for eight consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Host from 1993 to 2000.