Regis Philbin: When they say it isn't about the money, it's about the money

[no_hypocrisy]

Regis Philbin quitting 'Live' because of money fight, Kelly Ripa was stunned by announcement: report

Morning talk show king Regis Philbin decided to leave his long-running show because of a salary dispute - not because he was getting too old as he had told viewers, TMZ.com reported.

His move, according to the website, left co-host Kelly Ripa stunned and the production team furious.

The decision to leave came after Philbin's agent Jim Griffin was told the veteran would have to take a pay cut in his new contract because of the show's dipping ratings and the large amount of vacation time he took.

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http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2011/01/22/2011-01-22_regis_philbin_quitting_live_because_of_money_fight_kelly_ripa_left_stunned_by_an.html?obref=obinsite

[mackerel]

1. Well he is old but I think the ratings dip are due to

Kelly Ripa. Snoring!