Regis Philbin doesn't just die at 88 but should get a "Live With Regis" revival in heaven

As news of Regis Philbin's passing at the age of 88 reverberates across the world, many are left reflecting on the impact he had during his decades-long career in television. From his iconic role as the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to his legendary tenure on Live with Regis and Kathie Lee and later Live with Regis and Kelly, Regis was a beloved figure who brought joy and entertainment into countless homes.

But as we mourn the loss of this television icon, I can't help but imagine a heavenly revival of Live with Regis that never airs on TV. Picture this - a celestial studio where Regis is once again sitting behind the desk, engaging in lively banter with his co-hosts and charming guests with his wit and humor. This imaginary show would be a celebration of all the moments that made Live with Regis such a beloved program, but it would also be an opportunity for us to remember the man himself – not just as a TV personality, but as a friend we invited into our living rooms every morning.

Regis Philbin wasn't just a television host; he was a storyteller. He had an incredible ability to connect with people through his anecdotes and musings, making each episode of Live with Regis feel like a conversation among friends. His storytelling prowess was perhaps most evident during his time on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, where he guided contestants through nail-biting questions while simultaneously captivating audiences with his charismatic presence.

In imagining this heavenly revival of Live with Regis, I can't help but think about how storytelling played such an integral role in shaping Regis' legacy. It's no wonder that even in heaven, he would continue to captivate audiences with tales from his life and adventures alongside those who have gone before him.

The idea of this celestial talk show may seem whimsical, but it serves as a reminder of the enduring impact that individuals like Regis Philbin have on our lives. Through their stories and personalities, they become ingrained in our memories, leaving an indelible mark long after they're gone.

Jeopardy's 1984 revival premiered with Greg Hopkins' first game

In 1984, that year's revival of Jeopardy starring Alex Trebek began production in the summer of that year. The first episode to actually air had no returning champions, and it was 1984 champion Greg Hopkins' first game against Lois Finestein and Frank Selevan.

Greg Hopkins himself became the first champion of the 1984 revival in the series premiere.

Jeopardy should have more classic episodes aired if production doesn't resume due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Full episodes of Real TV

Real TV is a good show about America's best moments caught on tape. If you have any full episodes of Real TV that ran during the first three seasons, with a long credit roll and no local promos during the credits, be sure to upload each episode to the Internet Archive (archive.org) as soon as possible.

Remembering the Shop At Home Network

The Shop At Home Network was a good TV shopping network that I used to watch before I would watch HSN.

One of the hosts I remember watching on Shop At Home was Lea Little, who is now a guest on HSN. She was not my girlfriend, but I must have been the youngest fan of her. (Lea later went on to host Bella Luce for Jewelry Television after Shop At Home's first closure.)

Shows I was watching on Shop At Home, mostly focusing on Lea, have included Gems Galore where Sayed Haider was Lea's guest, Gold Under $300 where Barry Hochman was Lea's guest, Park Avenue Jewelry where Tony Malvagna was Lea's guest, Bella Luce where either Karen Campbell or Chuck Zerah was Lea's guest, Moissanite, Dynamite Tanzanite, her shows in the jewelry marathons Gem Day, 24-Hour Sparkle Express, Fabulous Finds from Las Vegas, Fresh from 47th Street, and Gold Strike, Accents for the Home, and Electronic Essentials (later renamed Fully Charged).

Other hosts on Shop At Home, before the first closure, included Pat Kirk, Nichole Murphy, Kim Prentiss, Julie Tello, Betty Leigh, Shawn Diddy, Shawn Leflar, Christina Reguli, Elliot Smith, Chuck Long, Robb Parsons, and Matt Martin, with Kim Prentiss originally as Kim Boyd (before she got married) and Kim Church originally as Kim Stamper (before she too was married).

When Shop At Home had a Huge Blow Out Sale, Lea was one of the hosts involved in the sale, especially on May 22 and May 23, 2006. The sale ended on June 1 of that year. The Last Chance Sale lasted from June 9, 2006 until the first closure of Shop At Home on June 21, 2006.

Shop At Home should have had an entirely previously recorded broadcast day on June 22, 2006, before it returned to the airwaves on June 23, 2006 from 10PM to 8AM. Eventually, the 2006 revival of Shop At Home expanded to 24 hours a day (7 days a week) on September 11 of that year.

In January 2008, Tim Engle was one of the people who decided that Shop At Home would close down on March 8, 2008. Shop At Home's 2006 revival featured Flashback February.

March 8, 2008 was when Shop At Home finally ceased to operate, after which Lea joined HSN.

Jeopardy has reruns of Ken Jennings' first game (Jerry Harvey's final game), the 2020 ABC primetime special, and Ken Jennings' final regular play game (Nancy Zerg's first game)

On May 5, Jeopardy had Jerry Harvey's final game, also Ken Jennings' first, as the first episode in a two-week rerun stretch. Most of the reruns are edited versions of Jeopardy: The Greatest of All Time, which originally aired in January on ABC as an hour-long Jeopardy special show that was short-lived.  After the 30-minute reruns of Jeopardy: The Greatest of All Time, yesterday, it turns out that Jeopardy had Nancy Zerg's first game rerun, and that was also Ken Jennings' final regular play game. Ken Jennings' first game originally aired on June 2, 2004 in season 20, and Nancy Zerg's first game originally aired on November 30, 2004 in season 21. Ken was the final champion of the 1984 revival's 20th anniversary season and the first champion of season 21.

2020 Simpsons DVD collection upgrade

Basically, I recently got new copies of the complete first, third, fourth, and fifth seasons of The Simpsons on DVD. Additionally, I still have some discs from the complete thirteenth, fourteenth, sixteenth, and twentieth seasons of the show on DVD.

I previously had the complete first season in 2007, along with the complete third, fourth, and fifth seasons that year. I got a second copy of the first season in 2008, along with the first copy of the second season that year. I got a third copy of the first season in 2009, along with a second copy of the second season, a second copy of the third season, a second copy of the fourth season, and a second copy of the fifth season that year. In the past, I even got copies of the complete sixth season when I was in high school.

I've had my own copies of the thirteenth and fourteenth seasons since Christmas Day in 2014.

B. Smith dies of Alzheimer's Disease at 70

Barbara "B" Smith, the host of B. Smith with Style, died of Alzheimer's Disease earlier this year at 70 years old.

Her show is still on the Internet today after her death.