They sat side by side for more than 15 years as two of the greatest TV talk show co-hosts of all time, first in 1985 on "The Morning Show" and then together nationally in 1988 for "Live!
with Regis and Kathie Lee." So it came as no surprise that Kathie Lee Gifford recalled only positive memories working with Regis Philbin amid claims Kelly Ripa, who filled in Gifford's seat in 2001 when she left the show the year before, had difficulties with the late broadcaster. "I’m not going to comment on Kelly’s story.
It’s hers. She can say whatever she wants," Gifford exclusively told Fox News Digital. "I’m a big believer in freedom of expression.
I don’t believe we’re supposed to cancel anybody. She has the right to tell her story as she remembers it." Ripa, a former "All My Children" star, caught criticism earlier this month when excerpts of her new memoir revealed her "great privilege" of working with Philbin, also came the great burden of a less than "easy working relationship." Kathie Lee Gifford refused to allow negative commentary about her late friend, legendary broadcaster Regis Philbin. (Getty Images) "My experience with Regis was one of the greatest experiences of my entire life," Gifford said. "I worked with him for 15 years.
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