Is that your final answer Regis?

"It's been a long time, It's been 28 years. It's been an enormous thrill, " said Philbin on Tuesday's show of "Live! With Regis and Kelly." After 28 years of morning gabfest, he decided to retire even if it hasn't been an easy decision: "Everything must come to an end..especially with certain old people."

His exact final date is not set yet but it might be at the end of the summer. A new cohost will be named to join Kelly Ripa, his acolyte for more than a quarter-century.

You'll be missed Mr. Philbin