Michael Strahan’s happy now

The NFL Hall of Famer is working harder than ever to build a media and branding empire — and stay pumped

Few would have expected him to become the new Regis Philbin. (Photo by Pawel Kaminski, Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV Distribution)
Few would have expected him to become the new Regis Philbin. (Photo by Pawel Kaminski, Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV Distribution)

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From Luxury Listings NYC: Fans line the entranceway as Michael Strahan prepares to step out into the spotlight. The crowd screams wildly, brandishing bright yellow signs scrawled with his name. Some reach out in hopes of stealing a touch from the Super Bowl champion and NFL Hall of Famer. But Strahan keeps his eyes focused straight ahead on the camera. Then he struts out medium fast over the red carpet, extending both arms to high-five outstretched hands along the way. Pharrell Williams’ hit song “Happy” plays over the loudspeakers and Strahan pulls a goofball smile, exposing just a hint of his boyishly gapped teeth. [more]