Good Housekeeping articles from October 2004

Good Housekeeping archives from October 2004

Behind the scenes.(Editor's Letter)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... As the presidential election approaches, we're hearing a lot about the issues that divide the candidates. But at Good Housekeeping, we wanted to look at something the two men have in common--the strong women in their lives. So we dispatched...

Tragedy at home.(Letters.)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... We received nearly 200 responses to our story "The Bad Mother" (August), about the suicide of a 12-year-old boy and the role his mother's slovenly habits may have played in his death. Many readers, like Kerri Mallory of Talent, Oregon, found...

Baby miracles.(Letters.)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Thank you for the story on infertility ("Longing for a Baby," August). When I started the infertility treatment roller coaster six years ago, it seemed as if I were the only person I knew with this problem. Certainly no one in the public eye...

Brain drain.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I was so intrigued by the article "This Could Be Your Last Migraine" (August) that I wanted to let other migraine sufferers know about my success story. I suffered from severe and debilitating migraines for 30 years. Your article mentioned the...

Trick or treat.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Triplets Michael, Daniel, and Matthew Catratbone of Somerset County, New Jersey, look ripe for the picking! Their grandmother Marie Giuriceo (who submiffed the photo) says the vegetable-patch theme celebrates the triplets' growth.

Sweet autumn! Get the recipe for this decadent dessert and thousands of other dishes on the GH Web site.(Good Housekeeping.com: what's on our web site right now)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Giveaway Smile! One hundred lucky readers will win a point-and-shoot disposable camera from Fujifilm. That's a $14.99 value! Enter online at good housekeeping.com, or see page 234 for all the details. Subscribe Want to subscribe...

October idea of the month.(Wake Up Your Walls)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... "Take an unexpected approach to wall decor. In this dining room, an antique herb-drying rack salvaged from a barn provides rustic support for pewter and tin plates, dried flowers, and a pepperberry wreath. The wooden rack still has its original...

Blooms below the surface.(Double Happiness)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... It's a florist's trick: Line a vase with something natural like banana leaves, and the arrangement will have twice the impact. Now top floral designers have taken the technique to the next level, putting actual blooms under water. To build a...

Do-it-yourself end tables.(Good ideas)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Old garden pieces--a birdbath or an urn, for instance--can take on a second life as indoor furniture. Or, you could buy a planter like this from a home and garden store, and top it with a glass circle that's a little larger than the base. (Have...

Finding old china.(Good ideas)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Broke a favorite plate or teacup? To complete your china set in time for the holidays, try Replacements Ltd. (800-737-5223; www.replacements.com) and Chinasearch (china search.uk.com), which carry thousands of discontinued patterns from Aynsley...

Country-style storage.(Good ideas)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Keep your cutlery on a counter or sideboard, where it will always be easy to reach. Here, an old-fashioned letter sorter makes a charming container for spoons and forks. Line it with checked napkins to create an outdoorsy mood, any time of...

Fancy up a frame.(Good ideas)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... To make an everyday photo or print stand out, stick it behind a homemade wallpaper mat. Start by placing the glass from your frame on top of a favorite paper sample and tracing around it in pencil. Then use a craft knife to cut out the mat and...

The brooch trend: how to wear it.(Join the Pinup Club)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... 1 Turn that same old sweater into something new: Pin a brooch where you would normally tie the ends together to dress up last year's cardigan. Or, for a V neck, gather the fabric an inch below the V and pin it in place to create ruching--a look...

Take control of clutter!(Heloise to the rescue)
October 1, 2004... Getting rid of stuff seems to be the chore we all dread. But when closets are crowded, drawers are jumbled, and shelves overflow, it can really slow you down. Every day I try to focus on just one or two areas (like kitchen counters) that drive...

Peggy Post on modern manners.(Good advice)
October 1, 2004... A "GOOD SPORT" GUIDE FOR PARENTS 1. Leave refereeing to the referee. No yelling, rehashing, or insulting when you don't agree with a ref's or coach's call. 2. Be considerate of parents and players, even those affiliated with the other...

Falling for autumn: bring on the brisk! Now is the perfect time for these easy yet ideas inspired by the harvest.(Good House)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] CAPTIONS: A DOOR ADORNED Create some drama by draping an entryway with a fire-flecked bittersweet garland, right. Buy the vines or find them in wooded areas. Bind together with florist's wire and fasten over the...

Good deals: looks you'll love-for less.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Splurge VS. Steal [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] CAPTIONS: a new twist Slip on some style with a braided charm bracelet from Avon. sweet treats Fall into cooler days with luxurious textures like tweed and suede in classic...

What your lipstick says about you.(Good looks)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Just for fun, we raided GH staffers' makeup bags, then asked for some quickie analysis from Gail Saltz, M.D., clinical associate professor of psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. While reminding us that personalities are too complex...

Best fragrances for fall.(Good looks)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... We love the scents of summer, but when the weather cools, it's time to shelve them. For a new season, change your fragrance as you would your wardrobe, says Mary Ellen Lapsansky, executive director of the Fragrance Foundation, who feels that...

Pretty for pennies.(Good looks)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Attention, shoppers! Kohl's is unveiling a new beauty department devoted to prestige quality at mass-market prices (what the industry calls "masstige"). Its three new brands-American Beauty skin-care and cosmetics, Good Skin skin-care, and...

The simple secret to great hair: if you don't give your shampoo a second thought, think again. The right bottle can bring you the rich, shiny 'do we all dream of.(Good looks)
October 1, 2004... Your cleansing Q's: The experts answer How often should I shampoo? There's no harm in washing your hair every day, unless you start to see a lot of breakage, says Jeffrey J. Miller, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at...

That crick in your neck.(Good health)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... You wake up feeling like you can't turn your head, and your first thought is that you slept funny. More likely, you strained your neck the day before-by cradling the phone between your neck and shoulder, for example, or twisting awkwardly to...

Going nuts!(Good health)(Walnuts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Walnuts may reduce the risk of heart disease--a claim you'll now see on packages. But keep in mind: A mere handful (1.5 ounces) a day will give you the potential benefit. And you do still need to watch the rest of your diet.

Who really needs a flu shot.(Good health)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added a new group to the list of those who should be vaccinated this year: babies ages six months to 23 months, as well as people who are in close contact with these infants and toddlers...

Is weight-loss surgery too dangerous?(Controversy)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... As celebrity patients show off their trim new waistlines, gastric bypass surgery is soaring in popularity. This worries experts, who fear that, in the rush to get on the bandwagon, some hospitals aren't screening patients carefully or offering...

Feet first! The newest and best treatments for everything from calluses to heel pain. Plus, a foot doc shops for cute but comfy shoes.(Good health)
October 1, 2004... Your poor feet. Not only do they travel tens of thousands of miles throughout your life, carrying the weight of your body all the way, but they often must do so in shoes that squeeze and bend them into positions they were never meant to take....

When lightning strikes twice: for little McKayla Rowan, the only hope was a heart transplant. Then her sister was born-and their mother faced the unthinkable.(Good health)(Column)
October 1, 2004... I put my two daughters into the tub together every night, and they never notice the scars. Jessica and McKayla are just two little girls, a preschooler and a seven-year-old, splashing in the bath. Sometimes Tony and I can't believe how normal...

Before you pay bills online ...(Money talk)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Thinking about paying your bills on the Web? Pointing and clicking can be more convenient than licking envelopes and rummaging for stamps. But the service is still relatively new, and the kinks--payments that are posted late, sites that are...

Finally, an SUV that isn't a gas hog!(Money talk)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Tempted by the great mileage (and environmental benefits) of a hybrid car but don't want to give up the comforts of your SUV? Ford is hoping to lure drivers, like you with its new Escape Hybrid, the first SUV to run on a combination gas engine...

Save $300 in 3 days: it's not about denial. It's about getting what you need for less. Here's how to find the best deals to slash costs.(Money)
October 1, 2004... You Know there are great deals out there--especially on the Web. But squinting at your computer after the kids have gone to bed is the last thing you want to do. Good news: A growing number of sites do the comparison shopping for you. Say...

How GH saved two women a bundle of cash--fast.(Money)
October 1, 2004... WHO Leeann Hefferon, a 49-year-old stay-at-home mother in Royal Oak, Michigan. Married, with a 13-year-old daughter. WHAT SHE WANTED Three round-trip plane tickets to New York City for a family visit. WHAT SHE FOUND Northwest and...

College is going to cost how much?! You don't want to buy the university, just pay the tuition. Here, new (great!) ways to save and borrow.(Money)(look to companies to help fund a college education)
October 1, 2004... Marianne Paramithiotti has two teenagers who will be starting college soon. "I've done the math," says Paramithiotti, a district sales manager for a pharmaceutical company in New Hampshire, "and the numbers don't add up." Even if her kids go to...

Oops-proof (and stylish) suede.(Testing testing! News for you from good housekeeping institute)(stains are easily removed from jacket)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... You don't have to worry about spilling that takeout cup of coffee while you're wearing this washable suede jacket from Bernardo Fashions. The material is treated with a special Scotchgard formulation, so most liquids bead up on the surface and...

New grooming gizmos.(Testing testing! News for you from good housekeeping institute)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Some beauty tools look so weird, you have to wonder if they're worth the money. In our tests, however, these four did deliver. Smooth shave The angled head on the Bikini Touch hair remover and trimmer ($10) deals with hard-to-reach...

Parties that pay off.(Testing testing! News for you from The Good Housekeeping Institute)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... What could be better than throwing a big bash and ending up with a stash of cash? Tupperware hosts have been doing this for decades. And now dozens of other firms have joined the party. We checked out the home sales circuit to find...

"Lite" sugars that bake.(Testing testing! News for you from The Good Housekeeping Institute)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Equal and Splenda are popular coffee sweeteners--but will they work in your favorite brownie recipe? New baking blends, made with part sugar and part sweetener, are now available--and they promise to spread, moisten, and brown like real sugar,...

Smart kitchen space-savers: do you love baking but hate all the cabinet-hogging equipment? Check out these two new finds.(Testing testing! News for you from The Good Housekeeping Institute)
October 1, 2004... Compact rack Fully extended, the Amco Folding Cooling Rack ($19.99) is large enough to hold four dozen cookies or four 9-inch cake layers. For easier storage, the sides fold onto the middle of the frame, making it half the size....

"Where's my AOL refund?!".(GH to the Rescue!)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Last December, I paid $239.40 for a year of service with America Online, but after a month, I decided to cancel my contract. On January 23, the company sent me a letter promising a refund of $215. Since then, I have spoken to customer service...

Coolest new clean machines: the latest vacuums gobble up grime from rugs, stairs, drapes, moldings, and more.(Buyers Guide)
October 1, 2004... These models make cleaning a whole lot easier. Lightweight and versatile, both the bagged and bagless units come with tools to help reach the trickiest nooks and crannies. Neat freaks and allergy sufferers might want to stick with the bagged...

Keep kids off the treadmill.(Family time)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Safety alert Eight-year-old Hunter Tuccio turned on his mom's treadmill and was throwing a ball against it when the ball got lodged under the fast-moving tread. He went after it--and received second- and third-degree friction burns on his hand....

Unnecessary eyeglasses.(Family time)(opthalmologists are the key to a good eye exam)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Keep an eye out: Your child may not need that new pair of specs. New research from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine suggests that nearly 20 percent of preschool kids who are given prescriptions for eyeglasses may not require them....

Spying on your teen driver.(Good Housekeeping Institute Junior)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Does your stomach sink every time you hand your teenager the car keys? Two new gadgets keep an eye on your child's driving even when you can't. Davis Instruments CarChip E/X ($179, below) is a palm-size data collection box that plugs into...

Want your kids to live to be 90? A special report on what you can do now so your children will be alive and well in 2094.(Kids health)
October 1, 2004... * What a pediatrician has against fruit * Why contacts may be better than glasses for nearsighted kids * Do you know your child's BMI? * Ten scare words that will keep your preteens off cigarettes * Low-fat burgers kids love...

Breaking bad habits: how these families did it!(Kids health)
October 1, 2004... "The kids were glued to the TV" The Kahns, Miami Beach, Florida Mom Penny Parham, 39, food service director and nutritionist, Miami-Dade County Public School District Dad Robert Kahn, 45, attorney Sons Jack, eight, and Jesse, five Old...

Are you up-to-date on the latest medical info?(A Quiz For Parents)
October 1, 2004... You try to read as much as you can but research moves so fast, you may miss stuff. See if you know whether these "news items" are true or false 1 Family dinner is the perfect time to teach kids about healthy eating. TRUE [] FALSE []...

Healthy foods kids will eat (really!): they came, they munched, they voted: children all over the country taste-tested "good-for-them" supermarket foods and told us which they'd ask their moms to buy.(Kids health)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CEREAL Welcome news for parents: Some favorites are now available in reduced-sugar versions. TOP KID PLEASER General Mills Reduced-Sugar Trix, praised by one tester for its "good flavors." ALSO SCOOPED UP Kellogg's One-Third Less...

Getting personal: Joy Behar solves your problems.
October 1, 2004... My brother has the worst taste in women. Roy is always dating some sort of bimbo: Each one is prettier (and dumber) than the next. But now he's taken up with a divorced woman with three kids. She's ten years older than he is--but she's got tons...

Promises to keep: when I found out I had breast cancer, I vowed to do six things in return for good health. That was 12 years ago.(Getting personal)(Column)
October 1, 2004... Last week, at a routine checkup, my asthma doctor asked me: "Which side was it again?" He was referring to the mastectomy I'd had in 1992. "I think it was the left side." As he tightened the blood pressure gauge around my right arm, he...

Did you ever have to make up your mind? Whether you're choosing a new car or considering a new job, how to make confident decisions you won't regret.(Getting personal)
October 1, 2004... Decisions, decisions. From the simple to the significant, we're confronted with what seems like a billion of them every day--which road to take to work, what color to paint the living room, where to go on vacation. And thanks to the sheer...

Feeding her soul: after a series of personal setbacks, chef and cookbook author Nigella Lawson found solace in food.(Real lives)
October 1, 2004... It's almost lunchtime, but Nigella Lawson still can't get her mind off breakfast specifically the leathery bacon and sodden eggs she encountered earlier at her New York City hotel. It's making her yearn for the perfectly soft-boiled egg with...

At lunch with Liz Donald Trump: the real estate mogul--and star of The Apprentice--sounds off about his famous hair, his massive ego, and his next marriage.(Real lives)(Interview)
October 1, 2004... The fame, the power, the wealth... the hair. Donald Trump is a legend in his own time, a larger-than-life figure who isn't afraid to toot his own horn. With his lavish real estate deals and headline-making divorces--from Ivana Trump and Maria...

Calcium a critical deficiency in millions.(calcium deficiency)
October 1, 2004... WHY should you worry? Odds are you don't get enough calcium horn your food. Don't believe it? Well, unless you eat a lot of dairy food, you probably don't get enough calcium each day. As you can see from the chart, broccoli and spinach...

Young love true love: they said it wouldn't last. Ha! Four pairs of sweethearts who got an early start and are still going strong.(Real lives)
October 1, 2004... The Ackmanns MET IN TENTH GRADE Married 8 years/Two sons, 5 and 1 "It wasn't necessarily a heartthrob kind of thing," says Jason Ackmann, describing his early relationship with his wife, Andrea, whom he met in a sophomore geometry...

The women they depend on: their wives, of course, but there's more. The candidates are surrounded by women who inspire and influence them.(election 2004)(Column)
October 1, 2004... APPARENTLY, THE CARPET HAS JUST BEEN CLEANED in the second-floor sitting room of the White House, where the President and Mrs. Bush are about to have their picture taken. So I am going to meet the first couple wearing puffy paper booties over...

Heaven on earth: designer Chris Madden reinvents the romantic style with cozy furniture, fresh colors, and sweet details.
October 1, 2004... sitting pretty This living room features items from Madden's Romantic somerset collection at JCPenney. The bright red sofa adds dramatic punch to the neutral pine furnishings. For a stylish faux chaise, pair a chair and an ottoman. ...

Hope lives here: these tiny children, orphaned by AIDS, had no one on their side-until a brave woman overcame her own private grief and rescued them. A story of loss and love.(the Worldwide Orphans Foundation provides medical care to orphans in Ethiopia )
October 1, 2004... She was five. Her aunt had braided her hair into pigtails several days earlier; on this morning, her grandfather merely ran a trembling hand over her head, picking out a bit of fuzz here, a feather there. Mekdes was wearing the clothes she'd...

Style for $75 (or less): get the season's best looks--tailored jackets, suede pants, sumptuous sweaters--without losing your shirt.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... sweater $69 Cream wide-ribbed henley hoodie from DKNY Jeans shirt $20 Burgundy long-sleeve crewneck T-shirt by Eddie Bauer jacket $50 Plaid double-breasted wool jacket from H&M pants $40 Cream corduroys with patch pockets from...

Surviving the past: she's the star of Law & Order--and the child of a Hollywood legend. But life hasn't been easy for Mariska Hargitay. How she overcame a shattering tragedy and learned to heal.(never knowing her mother Jayne Mansfield has been difficult for Hargitay)
October 1, 2004... It is barely the middle of the day, and Mariska Hargitay is crying for the third time. As one of the stars of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Mariska plays a hard-edged detective who is no stranger to sorrow. But today, the cameras aren't...

Great American classics: dish up some hearty home-style favorites--from paella to popovers--fresh from our latest cookbook.(new cookbook looks at the past and present)
October 1, 2004... Bacon-Corn Chowder A celebration of the Native American harvest, this creamy soup gets its delicate smoky flavor from the bacon. Dish up some hearty home-style favorites-from paella to popovers--fresh from our latest cookbook ...

Rush hour: a family dinner in under 30 minutes.(Recipes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... lime pork tenderloin with grilled plums 1 whole pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1 large lime 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray 4 large plums (about 11/4 pounds),...

Home cooking: "these meatballs are a must-have!".(Recipes)(poultry is the surprise ingredient)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Ellen Riess of Long Island, New York, is a regular at Butera's Restaurant in Woodbury. Sometimes she goes there with her husband, but on a recent "girls' night out," she and three friends enjoyed these "incredibly delicious" chicken meatballs....

In my kitchen.(Recipes)(how to make the perfect cookie)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Chip tips Just about everyone has memories of their favorite chocolate chip cookies from childhood. For many of us in the GH food department, these cookies were the first thing we ever baked. And we all have opinions about the makings of a...

The perfect cookies: recipe from good housekeeping great American Classics cookbook, rearst books, 2004.(Recipes)
October 1, 2004... chocolate chip cookies Prep 15 minutes plus cooling Bake about 10 minutes per batch Makes about 2 dozen cookies 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine (1...

Carbamazing 5 grams.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Linguine Puttanesca Serves 6 16 ounces Dreamfields[TM] Linguine [one box] 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes...

Good carb-keeping: a soup-to-nuts guide to low-carb living with tips and recipes you can trust from the Good Housekeeping Institute.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Are you confused by the conflicting claims of low-carb products? Help is on the way! While the Food and Drug Administration works to formalize its guidelines to regulate low-carb packaging claims, The Good Housekeeping Institute has been...

Lose 20 lbs ... fast! Think you can't? Now you can--Jim Karas has an amazingly easy three-month plan.(Diet)(exercise and diet are the key to weight loss )
October 1, 2004... So you've been wanting to slim down. Has it come to the point where you're saying, "It's no longer an option. This weight has to go"? If so, you're on the right track; making the commitment is the first step. Here's the second: a simple,...

Seven-day meal plan.(Diet)
October 1, 2004... Here's a menu for the first week. For the rest of the program, consume 1,200 calories a day plus calorie-free beverages as desired, and take a multivitamin and a 400-milligram calcium supplement daily. --Delia A. Hammock, R.D., with Alison...

Trick-or-treat sweets.(Recipes)(Halloween treats to share)
October 1, 2004... "cobweb" crisps Prep 10 minutes plus cooling Cook 10 minutes Makes 3 dozen bars 4 tablespoons butter 1 bag (10 1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows 8 cups square rice or corn cereal 1 cup Halloween baking pieces...

Pumpkins with punch: our 2003 contest winners got into the Halloween spirit.(Contest)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Caption: WINNER When her ten-year-old son dressed up as a Halloween pirate, Christy Lauman of Irrigon, OR, put a matching costume on her jack-o'-lantern. RUNNER-UP Jill Louiselle Gantos of Grand...

Carve the cutest pumpkin.(Contest)
October 1, 2004... FIRST PRIZE: $500 FIVE RUNNERS-UP: $50 each What would Halloween be without a jack-o'-lantern to greet your little ghouls and goblins? This year, pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch, spread out some newspapers, and carve up a winner....

Laughs.(Comic)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: "You can't imagine how much cauldron time this microwave saves me." "Mom! Dad's eating my science fair project!" "Sure I'll go for a walk with you. Just let me change out of my good sweats." ...

Alert: recalls.(Recalls)
October 1, 2004... ALERT: Recalls Are there unsafe products in your home? Check the recalls list below. These items were recalled by manufacturers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. For more information, contact the...

Getaways: pack-and-go: celebrate fall with a weekend getaway devoted to your family's favorite pastimes.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Adventure Get closer to nature. For a thrilling fall weekend, go white-water rafting on the New and Gauley Rivers in West Virginia. Enjoy a relaxing float on a mild section of the New River, or take a watery roller-coaster ride on a...

Relaxing unwind and enjoy these beautiful places.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Kick back and savor the beauty of one of Kentucky's natural resources: thoroughbred horses. At the Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, rub elbows with jockeys, horse owners and trainers during breakfast, and watch the horses' morning workouts....

A whole new man: Frederick went for a reality TV makeover just to please his daughters. Who knew it would also change his marriage?(Short story)(Short Story)
October 1, 2004... On a different day, Frederick Weiler might not have been bothered by the puffs of chintz his daughters had recently installed above the kitchen windows. The puffs replaced the quilted, energy-efficient shades he had installed when his oldest...

Supplement effectively enhances mood, says a U.S. Government report: report adds new data to existing pool of U.S. and European research.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... "SAM-e has been like a miracle for me." Life wasn't always so promising for Barbara Duprey. Her moods were sometimes quite low, and other things she tried felt like they were clouding her mind. Then she found out about SAM-e...

Burning question for ... Joy Philbin: guest cohost of Live with Regis and Kelly.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... What's the best advice you've ever received? "It came from my husband, Regis. Years ago, when I was asked to fill in as a guest cohost with him on Live, I was really reluctant. But Regis said, 'Force yourself to go through with it. You'll...