Regis was a helluva tv performer, he could basically take nothing and turn it into something watchable, even if it often wasn't particularly edifying. David Letterman had immense respect for Regis, I think Howard Stern did too.
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Originally Posted by Tom Ames
I remember watching him quit and walk off of Joey Bishop's show decades ago. I guess he won't be returning from this exit.
I've heard this story but it was a little before my time. I do remember Joey Bishop as a regular guest on Carson, I always liked him.
Yeah I came along in time for Dick Cavett, Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin etc. but after Jack Paar, Joey Bishop, Steve Allen...