Live with Regis and Kelly is a
syndicated American television morning talk show, hosted by
Regis Philbin and
Kelly Ripa. Before 2000, the show was known as
Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, with
Kathie Lee Gifford co-hosting with Philbin. After Gifford left, it was
Live with Regis, with only Philbin hosting before Ripa was added in 2001.
The program has aired for 26 years in its home market of
New York City in its current format, and 21 years nationwide.
It was announced on January 16, 2007, that
Live with Regis and Kelly has been renewed through the 2010-2011 season.
[SitcomsOnline.com News Blog: January 2007] The show began broadcasting in
high definition with the January 5, 2009 episode.