REGIS TO BRANSON

Yeah yeah, we also hear Neal Boortz is being hauled to Springfield in June to bolster talk station KSGF. But hey, Boortz ain't the Reeg (and it sounds like KSGF is still looking for funding partners to pay for a Boortz junket).

Branson chamber types on Friday touted the Regis Philbin drop-in:

The multi-talented star of television’s Regis and Kelly Show pays a solo, return visit to Branson to launch the World’s Largest TITANIC Museum Attraction, and to perform in concert at The Grand Palace for the first time.

As Titanic’s master of ceremonies, Regis will christen the ship at 11:30 am, Friday, April 7 followed by the ringing of Titanic’s bell at noon, a symbolic ritual that will be repeated daily. The museum attraction’s creators extend an open invitation to the public to join them and Regis for launch festivities at the ship’s bow (weather permitting) on Highway 76. Boarding passes for afternoon tours of the ship can be purchased at this time.

"Regis in Concert" at The Grand Palace will begin at 8:00 pm and will showcase the versatile star’s unique humor and smooth vocal style.

No Kelly Ripa is a definite disappointment.