Michael Strahan makes debut as ‘Good Morning America’ co-host

The increasingly ubiquitous Michael Strahan continued his quest to take over the airwaves Tuesday, making his debut as a part-time co-host on ABC’s “Good Morning America.�

He received a warm welcome -- and even a few gifts -- from his new a.m. colleagues. “We love you, we love Kelly. So excited you’re going to join us a couple of days a week,� said Robin Roberts.

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In a deal announced this month, the former NFL star will be making several visits to the show each week. That’s in addition to his daily gig as co-host of the ABC-produced “Live! with Kelly and Michael,� where he’s been since September 2012. During the football season, Strahan also provides analysis on “Fox NFL Sunday,� which tapes in California, and has indicated he would like to continue in that role.

“It’s a pleasure to get up early because you guys have been so good to us as well,� Strahan said on “GMA� Tuesday. “It’s a family. So we appreciate you guys as well.�

Co-anchors George Stephanopoulos and Lara Spencer presented the gap-toothed host with a few gifts to commemorate the occasion, including a vintage alarm clock, an enormous branded coffee mug and a wheelbarrow of Sour Patch Kids (Strahan’s favorite).

Strahan’s introductory visit, just a few minutes after 8 a.m. ET, was a short one: He had just enough time to say hello and throw to the next segment before heading uptown to host “Live!� at 9 a.m.

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