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, Has cemented him as a household name and will likely leave a void in the hearts of housewives, retirees and stay-at-home moms who have welcomed him into their living rooms for years.

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In honor of Reege’s big day, take a look back at just a few of his most memorable (and laughable) moments.

A Little Too Close For Comfort infamous moment, the host touched curvaceous rapper Nicki Minaj 's bum after she finished a performance of her hit "Right Thru Me" on the show in November 2010. After she complimented his pink shirt, Philbin returned the compliment by reaching out and touching Minaj's backside while commenting on her dress. "What just happened," Ripa exclaimed. And, the flirtation didn't stop there. When the singer told him that mentor Lil Wayne's advice had been "Go hard," Philbin quipped, "Wish I could!" Minaj later tweeted, "LOL, I was in shock!" of the incident.

While guest hosting in late 2004, Alicia Keys got more than she bargained for during a discussion about her then-unidentified beau. Philbin requested a kiss on the cheek from the singer, only to turn his head at the last minute for a smooch on the lips. “Now I have to go to the hospital,” Keys laughed. “Get everything checked out.”

In November 2009, while he and co-host Kelly Ripa were interviewing Oscar-winner Meryl Streep , Philbin mis-read his cue cards and accidentally told the actress her youngest daughter, Grace, had broken her leg. Streep reacted in shock saying "Oh my god! That's like a shot to my heart!" Ripa jumped in to correct his mistake, and Philbin displayed the cue card on camera, which actually read "Daughter Grace just got her big break.

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Celebrating Regin Philbin's 80th with 8 Unforgettable Moments (Video)
Celebrating Regin Philbin's 80th with 8 Unforgettable Moments (Video)

After more than 60 years in show business, Regis Philbin will become an official octogenarian this week as he celebrates his 80 th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 25. The longtime talk and game show host announced earlier this year that he would be leaving



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Infamous moment, the host touched curvaceous rapper Nicki Minaj ‘s bum after she finished a performance of her hit “Right Thru Me” on the show in November 2010. After she complimented his pink shirt, Philbin returned the compliment by reaching out and touching Minaj’s backside while commenting on her dress. “What just happened,” Ripa exclaimed. And, the flirtation didn’t stop there. When the singer told him that mentor Lil Wayne’s advice had been “Go hard,” Philbin quipped, “Wish I could!” Minaj later tweeted, “LOL, I was in shock!” of the incident.

While guest hosting in late 2004, Alicia Keys got more than she bargained for during a discussion about her then-unidentified beau. Philbin requested a kiss on the cheek from the singer, only to turn his head at the last minute for a smooch on the lips. “Now I have to go to the hospital,” Keys laughed. “Get everything checked out.”

  In November 2009, while he and co-host Kelly Ripa were interviewing Oscar-winner Meryl Streep , Philbin mis-read his cue cards and accidentally told the actress her youngest daughter, Grace, had broken her leg. Streep reacted in shock saying “Oh my god! That’s like a shot to my heart!” Ripa jumped in to correct his mistake, and Philbin displayed the cue card on camera, which actually read “Daughter Grace just got her big break.


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