Philbin took his final walk through the backstage dressing rooms to the set of “Live! With Regis and Kelly” Friday morning. A teary Kelly Ripa walked out holding Philbin’s hand, as Philbin received a standing ovation from a hand selected studio audience. The final show included a blend of somber and comical moments.

Ripa prepared viewers for a show filled with surprises and celebrations. “It’s all about you today,” Ripa said to Philbin.

Disney-ABC President Bob Iger, former co-host Kathie Lee Gifford, Donald Trump, Tony Danza, and more filled the audience to salute Philbin. Broadcasters including Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric were also there. Philbin’s wife Joy and his daughters sat front row, along with Ripa’s husband Mark Consuelos and their children.

The tribute included surprises like Mayor Bloomberg presenting Philbin with a key to New York City. Iger presented Regis with a plaque honoring him that will adorn ABC studio’s building.

A teary Philbin watched as the Broadway cast of Rent performed a personalized version of “Seasons Of Love.” They replaced the line “five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes” with the amount of Philbin’s on-air minutes, “nine hundred ninety-five thousand six hundred minutes.”

Ripa also prepared a speech (video below) where she told Philbin that it takes “exactly 43 steps” to change someone’s day (Ripa and Philbin walk 43 steps from her dressing room on set each day). She also thanked him for always “trying to make [her] feel like one million bucks.”