Regis Philbin broke his own record of most time on television with 16,548.5 hourson Thursday, Sept. 15. After 28 years on his morning talk show, "Live!," Philbin will be leaving the show, retiring on Nov. 18, and Bernard Charles Vincavage Jr. wants to give him a Point Park University send off.
The show is dedicating its 23rd season to Philbin, calling it the Regis Farewell Celebration Season, and producers are asking viewers to send in videos and photos incorporating the words "smile" and "Regis."
Vincavage, an interdisciplinary studies major, invites all Point Park students to join in on his production, which could air on national television.
"I would like to get more communication students working together, and I believe this is the catalyst of [the students] to work on the project successfully," Vincavage said.
Vincavage has organized a group of Point Park students to send in videos and photos for the show, hoping they will be aired.
To get word out, Vincavage sent out an email to all of the School of Communication students, asking for participants.
A brainstorming meeting was held on Sept. 14 on the fourth floor lounge to discuss ideas for submissions, but only three people showed up due to conflicts with class schedules.
However, Vincavage assured everyone that plenty of students emailed him, telling him they are interested.
One of the ideas discussed include students spelling out the words "smile" and "Regis" in the new Village Park, while a student takes either video or photo footage from an aerial view.
Another idea, more for individual students to do, was to take pictures holding signs saying "Smile, Regis," throughout the Point Park campus and Pittsburgh area.
Philbin displayed his love for Pittsburgh over the summer when the Pirates made a short-lived run at first place in the Major League Baseball's National League's central division, and Philbin made a point to cheer the Pirates on every game.
"I don't like to take on projects myself. I like to share the success with others," Vincavage said of his brainstorming meeting.
Although he would need permission from the producers to release how he got involved in the project, Vincavage was able to say that the show contacted him saying they were looking for "farewell Regis content."
Vincavage first got involved with the entertainment industry when he went to Los Angeles this past spring.
While there, he did a lot of networking and met the executive director of the "Oprah Winfrey Show" and the producer of MTV's "Jersey Shore," to name a few. He "ingrained [himself] in the industry."
While the show is looking for videos and photos on a national scale, Vincavage hopes to get Point Park involved to expand the reputation of the school.
Since the new Village Park has opened, he believes that will be the best way to do so.
The students involved are also excited about the project.
A huge "Regis and Kelly" fan, sophomore acting major Tess DeStefano said, "I hope to get as many people involved as possible."
Another expectation she has is coming up with a unique idea so the videos or photos will be aired on the show, all while having fun.
While brainstorming for the project has only begun, the deadline for submissions is Nov. 1.
Vincavage hopes to get the project done well before that to avoid rushing through it.
There will be another meeting on Sept. 23 to discuss more ideas and how to approach and organize them.
He is also planning on making a Facebook group for the project for easier communication. Vincavage has huge expectations for this project.
"The bigger, the better," he said. "The more people who show interest, I have an intuitive feeling it will be aired."
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