According to ABC, Regis Philbin underwent successful hip replacement surgery today. In an email, the network issued the following statement: “Word from the hospital is that everything went perfectly this morning during Regis’ hip replacement surgery, and his doctor said that Regis couldn’t be in better shape.” ABC also says that the LIVE! with Regis and Kelly co-host will return to the talk show after Jan. 1. (Philbin will be in recovery for 4-6 weeks.)
Dec 1
2009
05:43 PM ET
Regis Philbin undergoes hip replacement surgery
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Which only means Reege will be back with enough post surgery stories to fill host chat for a good week or two