Kathie Lee Gifford , born August 16 , 1953 , is a talk show host , singer and actress . She hosted Live with Regis and Kathie Lee . Kathie Lee Gifford ( born August 16 , 1953 ) is an American television host , singer , songwriter and actress , best known for her 15-year run ( 1985 -- 2000 ) on the talk show Live with Regis and Kathie Lee , which she co-hosted with Regis Philbin .