Joseph Abraham Gottlieb, known professionally as Joey Bishop, was an American entertainer who appeared on television as early as 1948 and eventually starred in his own weekly comedy series playing a talk/variety show host, then later hosted a late-night talk show with Regis Philbin as his young sidekick on ABC. He also was a member of the "Rat Pack" with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford. He is listed as 96th entry on Comedy Central's list of 100 greatest comedians.
Bishop in 1967
Bishop appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, c. 1975
Publicity stills for The Joey Bishop Show, including singer and actor Danny Thomas as guest (top) and newcomer Regis Philbin as Bishop's sidekick (bottom right)
Regis Francis Xavier Philbin was an American television presenter, talk show host, game show host, comedian, actor, and singer. Once called "the hardest-working man in show business", he held the Guinness World Record for the most hours spent on US television.
Philbin in 2009
Philbin (left) with Joey Bishop and Johnny Mann on The Joey Bishop Show in 1969
Philbin in Washington, D.C., in 2000
Philbin in 2009