Meryl Streep on Regis and Kelly

Nothing like learning about a family emergency while appearing on live TV—or, being needlessly frightened by a confused host over a nonexistent family emergency. Luckily for Regis Philbin, his guest, the esteemed Meryl Streep, reacted with characteristic grace and good humor. Live! with Regis and Kelly

Updated Apr. 25, 2017 11:35AM ET / Published Nov. 16, 2009 6:00AM ET

Nothing like learning about a family emergency while appearing on live TV—or, being needlessly frightened by a confused host over a nonexistent family emergency. Luckily for Regis Philbin, his guest, the esteemed Meryl Streep, reacted with characteristic grace and good humor. Live! with Regis and Kelly