Fans have followed Kathie Lee Gifford through a number of shows. This includes Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda, and even Name That Tune. Recently, Gifford had a share for fans that made even her do a double take.
Kathie Lee Gifford Has Worked Alongside A Number Of Prolific Figures, From Regis Philbin To Hoda Kotb
Gifford is known to many for her role working alongside Regis Philbin on Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee from 1985 to 2000. She was later succeeded by Kelly Ripa, with Regis leaving in 2011.
Following this, Gifford later became known for her 11-year run working with Hoda Kotb on the fourth hour of Today, from 2008 to 2019. During this time, she also earned her first Daytime Emmy in 2010 as part of her work with the morning show.
In recent years, Gifford has become known as an author, from memoirs to faith-based works. She has also kept fans updated about her life on social media.
Recently, Gifford got fans feeling nostalgic with a recent share in honor of Throwback Thursday. She included a profile picture from her early career.
Gifford Might Not Have Quite Recognized Herself, But Many Of Her Fans Assured Her That They Still Did
In a caption, Gifford wrote, “I kind of recognize this woman, but I’m not sure. #tbt.” According to People, the headshot is believed to be from 1987, just a few years after she joined her Live! show.
Taking to the comments, viewers looked back on watching Gifford during the early days of her career. Some shared getting to know her during her first episodes on Live!.
Others even looked back at earlier days in her career. This even included her early role as Tom Kennedy’s sidekick on Name That Tune in the late 1970s. All in all, many shared that they still recognized her as someone who has made an impression on them throughout the years. Some comments included:
- “This woman started off my mornings with ‘this woman being this woman.’ ‘She liked her football husband and is proud of her kids, is that a problem, Gelman?’”
- “I planned my college schedule around her….took an 8:00 class so I could be back in the dorm by 9:00 to watch !!!”
- “I remember you on Name That Tune and thinking what a vivacious cute girl you were. You had such a sparkle in your eyes and I thought then that you would be going places! You still have that sparkle and devotion to God. God Bless You and your cherished family!”
- “Well I can name that tune in 2 notes!”
- “A girl grew up, loving you and you could not have been a better role model. Thank you.”
- “This makes me think of Regis! You two were the Dynamic Duo of Morning TV. RIP Regis.”
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John Witiw has been a writer since at least 2015. He’s covered a variety of topics, especially when it comes to film and television.