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Regis Philbin Tribute Drives Huge Ratings Growth for ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’

Regis Philbin posthumously delivered big viewership to his old daytime talk show, “Live.” For the week ending Aug. 2, the week following Philbin’s passing at age 88, “Live With Kelly and Ryan” ratings soared 19% from the prior week to reach a seven-week high. The show’s 1.9 Live + Same Day national Nielsen rating led “Live” to top all syndicated talkers — yes, including typical winner “Dr. Phil,” which drew a steady 1.8 rating. Also Read: 'Ellen' Ratings Hit All-Time Low Last Month Amid Reports of Toxic Workplace Culture Far behind those gold- and silver-medal-winning series was third-place series “Maury,” still stuck at a series low 1.1 rating for its eighth straight week. “Ellen” remained at last week’s record-low 1.0 rating. As per usual, “Judge Judy” blew away all of the other daytime syndicated shows, averaging a 5.6 rating despite airing all reruns. On July 31, “Live With Kelly and Ryan” re-aired the Nov. 8, 2011 “Regis Farewell Celebration Special.” That’s when Philbin retired from the program. Also Read: Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers Honor 'Absolute Legend' Regis Philbin and His 'Contagious Enthusiasm' (Videos) Philbin, a legendary broadcaster, died on July 24 at age 88. Following his passing, Kelly Ripa, called...

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