Regis Philbin is set to reprise his role as host of "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire," but in a new context. ABC announced on Wednesday (Nov. 25) that Philbin has taped a week of episodes as host of the daytime version of the game show hit, filling in for Emmy-winning regular host Meredith Vieira.
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<div>Regis Philbin is set to reprise his role as host of "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire," but in a new context.</div>
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<div>ABC announced on Wednesday (Nov. 25) that Philbin has taped a week of episodes as host of the daytime version of the game show hit, filling in for Emmy-winning regular host Meredith Vieira. </div>
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<div>This will be the first time Philbin has hosted the the daytime "Millionaire" and episodes will air from Nov. 30-Dec. 4. During Philbin's stint, "Live with Regis and Kelly" executive producer (and frequent on-air presence) Michael Gelman will appear on "Millionaire" as well, serving as Expert for the Ask the Expert lifeline.</div>
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<div>Philbin has been the primetime host of "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" since it premiered in 1999. The show and Philbin both returned to primetime this past August as part of an 11-episode 10th anniversary run which probably didn't prove successful enough for ABC to plan an imminent encore.</div>
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<div>Earlier in the week, Philbin announced that he'll be undergoing hip replacement surgery, taking a leave of absence from "Regis and Kelly." He isn't expected back to his daytime hit until early next year.</div>
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Regis Philbin tries out 'Millionaire' in daytime
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