Larry Gogan

Larry Gogan

Larry Gogan (born May 6, 1938) is an Irish DJ who can currently be heard each Saturday and Sunday afternoon on RTÉ 2fm. His show includes "The Golden Hour" during which Larry plays old favourites and classic songs from yesteryear. Gogan spun the first disc on Radio 2, "Like Clockwork" by The Boomtown Rats. He once won the nominees' award at the Fifth Shanghai Radio Music Festival.

Biography

Early career

Larry started in radio in the 1960s after finishing school. He broadcast his first radio programme on RTÉ Radio 2 (which later became RTÉ 2FM), a station on which he spun the first disc. He has been presenting a regular show there ever since.

Larry has also presented a variety of television programmes including "Pickin' The Pops", "Go 2 Show" and "The Golden Hour".

As well as his radio and T.V. performances, Larry presents a contemporary music channel in the in flight entertainment on long haul flights on board the Irish National Flag Carrier, Aer Lingus

Just A Minute Quiz

Larry is infamous for his "Just a Minute Quiz", which occurs during his radio show. The quiz has produced its fair share of bloopers which have gone down in Irish folklore. [ [http://www.bazza.com/sj/humour/FamousIrishQuotes.html] ]

Among the most memorable were:

*Larry Gogan: "With what town in Britain is Shakespeare associated?":Contestant: "Hamlet."

*Larry Gogan: "Name the BBC's Grand Prix commentator? I'll give you a hint. It's something you suck.":Contestant: "Oh, Dickie Davies."

*Larry Gogan: "What was Hitler's first name?":Contestant: "Heil!"

*Larry Gogan: "Complete the following: "As happy as .....":Contestant: ".........eh...":Larry Gogan: "I'll give you a clue, think of my name.":Contestant: .... a pig in shit."

*Larry Gogan: "Where is the Taj Mahal?":Contestant: "Opposite the Dental Hospital."

*Larry Gogan: "What star do travellers follow?":Contestant: "Joe Dolan."

Personal life

* On [http://www.rte.ie/2fm/larrygogan/ his official website] , Gogan lists "Katy Lied" by Steely Dan as his favourite album of all time, whilst the song that drives him mad is "Save Your Love" by Renée and Renato. His favourite film is "Casablanca".

Awards

References

External links

* [http://www.rte.ie/2fm/larrygogan/ Larry's official website]
* [http://www.rte.ie/2fm/ Official 2fm website]
* [http://www.bazza.com/sj/humour/FamousIrishQuotes.html Famous Irish Quotes] (includes "Just A Minute Quiz" excerpts)


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