Regis Philbin says goodbye to "Live!"

Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa, right, and Philbin's wife, Joy, are on set during Philbin's final show of "Live! with Regis & Kelly" on Nov. 18, 2011, in New York. Philbin stepped down as host after 28 years.

Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa on set during Philbin's final show of "Live! with Regis & Kelly" on Nov. 18, 2011, in New York.

Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa on set during Philbin’s final show of “Live! with Regis & Kelly” on Nov. 18, 2011, in New York.

From left, Meredith Vieira and Kathy Lee Gifford attend Regis Philbin's final show of "Live! with Regis & Kelly" on Nov. 18, 2011, in New York.

Donald Trump attends Regis Philbin's final show of "Live! with Regis & Kelly" on Nov. 18, 2011, in New York.

From left, Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric attend Regis Philbin's final show of "Live! with Regis & Kelly" on Nov. 18, 2011, in New York.

Regis Philbin attends a press conference on his departure from "Live! with Regis and Kelly" at ABC Studios on Nov. 17, 2011, in New York.

"Live!" executive producer Michael Gelman attends a press conference on Regis Philbin's departure from "Live! with Regis and Kelly" at ABC Studios on Nov. 17, 2011, in New York.

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CBS late night talk show host Dave Letterman prepares to kiss his long-time friend, host Regis Philbin, during an appearance on "Live! with Regis and Kelly," on Nov. 16, 2011, in New York.

Regis Philbin embraces fellow host David Letterman on the set of the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Nov. 17, 2011, in New York, after Letterman gave him a motor scooter as a farewell gift.

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Singer Tony Bennett is shown with host Regis Philbin on "Live! with Regis and Kelly," in New York. The segment aired Nov. 15, 2011, as part of Philbin's last week as host of the popular morning show.