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Regis Philbin named contributor to 4th hour of ‘Today,’ reuniting him with Kathie Lee Gifford

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FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2014 file photo, Regis Philbin attends the "The Imitation Game" premiere party in New York. Philbin is joining NBC\'s "Today" as a contributor to the fourth hour, reuniting him with his longtime co-host, Kathie Lee Gifford, who co-anchors the hour with Hoda Kotb. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Say good morning to Regis Philbin again!

The veteran daytime-TV host is joining NBC’s “Today” as a contributor to the fourth hour, reuniting him with his longtime co-host, Kathie Lee Gifford, who co-anchors the hour with Hoda Kotb (HOH’-duh KAHT’-bee).

Philbin, who has made multiple guest appearances recently, will appear about once a month in his new role, NBC said.

The 83-year-old Philbin hosted “Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee” from 1985 to 2000. He retired from the program in 2011 after nearly three decades.

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