Which TV host appeared as himself in season 6 episode 21?

Regis Philbin appeared as himself in season 6, episode 21 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. His appearance is part of the series’ long tradition of using recognizable television personalities as guest stars.

Philbin was best known as a daytime television host, particularly for Live with Regis and Kathie Lee and later Live with Regis and Kelly. By appearing under his own name, he joined the show’s many celebrity cameos rather than playing a fictional character within the Banks family’s regular storyline.

The answer is sometimes confused with other famous hosts because season 6 also featured several celebrity appearances. Bob Eubanks, Dick Clark, and Jay Leno were all familiar television figures, but the season 6, episode 21 guest-star listing identifies Philbin. This also distinguishes him from William Shatner, who appeared in the following episode, and from the performers who played characters in the series’ main plot.