Kathie Lee Gifford Biography

Fast Facts

• After replacing Ann Abernathy as co-host of "The Morning Show with Regis Philbin," she went on to host "Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee" beginning in 1988
• Beginning in 2008, she made her comeback to morning television after joining "Today" alongside co-host Hoda Kotb
• After representing the state of Maryland in America’s Junior Miss Pageant, she got her start as a vocalist for the game show "Name That Tune․"
• Quote: "I was raised with many Jewish traditions and raised to be very grateful for my Jewish heritage․"
• Quote: "(On her hair) "I've changed it 50 times․ You show me a woman who hasn't, except for Janet Reno․""
• Best known for a 15-year run alongside Regis Philbin on talk show "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee․"
• Owns record label Lamb Records, on which she releases her own albums
• Built and financially supports two New York City shelters specializing in helping children born with HIV and drug addictions
• Worked as a spokesperson for Carnival Cruises during the 1980s and 1990s
• Competed against the cast of Dog the Bounty Hunter alongside her family and friends on NBC’s "Celebrity Family Feud․"