Jimmy Moore Won A Trip From LIVE With Regis & Kelly

On September 11, 2001, I received a call from the producers of the daytime talk show "LIVE with Regis & Kelly" to play their "Travel Trivia" game. As I was on hold getting ready to play, the planes crashed into the World Trade Center and they didn't have a show that day. When the show returned to the air a couple of weeks later, I was able to be a contestant and win a rather peculiar trip that was too hilarious not to share with you. ENJOY!

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[cat11111111]

this really aired on 9/11? i thought regis and kelly showed footage until news interrupted and took over for the rest of the week?

[livinlowcarbman]

No, this episode didn't air on September 11, 2001. That was the date when the show producers originally called me to be on the show for the Travel Trivia segment. While I was on hold watching the television with the first tower burning, they tried to start the show and when the second tower got hit the producer came on the line and said, "We're under some kind of attack right now and will have to call you back." They returned to the air two weeks later and this was their first show back again.

[dotslady]

Jimmy, you were fortunate to have won a TRIP. I, too, got a call, though in the early 90s with Regis and Kathie Lee. I won a pair o'pants and shirt. I was too fat to fit it their largest size, and had to pass it on to someone else. Another fat story :(). But fun/ny. This was an interesting side note into your life - thanks for sharing.

[livinlowcarbman]

Oh wow, cool coincidence, dotslady! This was certainly an experience I'll never forget.

[redlion83]

Golly---with the prize so close to home---could they have given you another? I know the answer is no but golly---I think a change in venue would have been nice. Tropical maybe!!! I am glad you won though. I hope you had rest and relaxation!!!!

[livinlowcarbman]

LOL! What made it so funny is the prize was just a few hours away and we'd actually never been to Myrtle Beach. In fact, we've only been the one time when I won this on Regis. It's a story I'll never forget the rest of my life. :)

[Jontiac]

no, i don't think it is posted on youtube as I did search thoroughly and found nothing.

[angelarose84]

Jontiac have you ever found the clip of Regis on 9/11... during the anniversary of 9/11 I always look for it since I was doing the same thing (watching Regis and Kelly)... Congrats on your trip! It is neat to see it from this side of things

[livinlowcarbman]

THANKS for your comments! It's an experience I won't ever forget.

[Jontiac]

i looked up regis/911 because it was this show that I was watching when news of the plane crash first switched over. I haven't won anything in my life, so it's interesting to see a youtube's 1st hand account of winning a TV show trip, especially under these abnormal circumstances. Congrats on your win and I hope your trip was a blast (golf is the last interesting sport on my list)