When Regis Philbin’s family confirmed his death on Friday, fans began posting tributes on social media as they recalled his iconic career. Some spoke of Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee while others mentioned the time that Philbin “threatened” Neil Patrick Harris. This beloved incident took place during an episode of How I found your mother.
The episode, “New York’s Best Burger,” occurred during the fourth season of the comedy. The story revolved around Jason Segel’s character, Marshall, who remembered the best burger he’d ever eaten. Their story sparks a journey through New York City as the main cast of characters to find the menu item. Along the way, they approach Philbin, who has spent years searching for exactly the same burger.
Regis Philbin on How I Met Your Mother is still one of my favorite “famous person who plays a crazy version of themselves” performances. RIP to a giant. pic.twitter.com/lAEFMRRHni
– Jonathan Walt (@jm_boehle) July 25, 2020
While most fans remember Philbin as a sincere and friendly host, How i met your mother put it in a different light. The situation comedy version constantly worked and destroyed nearby objects in fits of anger. He also threatened those who stood between him and his beloved burger.
“I have known Regis Philbin for as long as I can remember. He was a staple of American television for decades. One of my favorite moments is his appearance on one of my favorite shows, How i met your mother. I hope Regis enjoyed the best burger in New York for the last time. RIP, “a fan tweeted on Saturday. Many others expressed a similar sentiment about Philbin’s cameo and proclaimed that” The Best Burger in New York “is the undisputed best episode of the entire series.
The full episode of How i met your mother It’s available for free on Hulu and includes the hamburger backstory. However, there are multiple videos on Twitter and YouTube that compile all the scenes together into short clips. Although there is no context to explain certain things, such as Philbin’s super strength.
Throughout his career, Philbin appeared in various shows and movies. As a beloved television personality, she did not portray other characters; he simply played fictional versions of himself. With How I met your mother his cameo list includes Fresh off the ship, Single Parents, New Girl, Hot in Cleveland, 30 Rock and The Odd Couple.
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