Larry Masterson
Laurence Masterson (1949 – 14 April 2024) was an Irish television producer who produced numerous entertainment shows for RTÉ.
Early life[edit]
Masterson was born in Dublin and grew up in the Gardiner Street and Mountjoy Square area of the inner city. His father was a carpenter and his mother a cleaner. Educated at St. Declan's College in Cabra, Masterson later studied at University College Dublin. In his student days, he was among a group who set up the Simon Community in Ireland.[1] Masterson later became director of social services in Drogheda.[2]
Television career[edit]
Masterson, in his role in social services, first appeared on television as a panellist on various current affairs shows. He later switched to a full-time career in media with RTÉ. After moving away from current affairs, Masterson was a researcher for Mike Murphy on The Live Mike.[3] He later established Emdee Productions with Séamus Deasy and Mike Murphy, and produced a number of programmes with the latter, including Murphy's America and Murphy's Australia.
His work also appeared on Channel 4 and the Discovery Channel. Masterson returned to RTÉ and worked as producer alongside Pat Kenny and Ryan Tubridy during their tenures as host of The Late Late Show.[4] He was also involved in creating and producing Saturday Night with Miriam and the Saturday Night Show.[5]
Death[edit]
Masterson died after a period of illness on 14 April 2024, at the age of 74.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "'If you said 50 years ago there would be families living in tents because they can't afford rent, I would have laughed'". The Journal. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Veteran RTÉ producer Larry Masterson dies aged 73". Irish Times. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Larry Masterson: a seasoned veteran who was intensely curious about what made other people tick". Irish Independent. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "So long, and thanks for all the 'Late Late' memories..." Irish Independent. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Late Late gets Saturday Night Show producer but Tubs says 'I don't need tricks from any other show'". Irish Independent. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Former RTÉ producer Larry Masterson dies at age 73". Irish Independent. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
External links[edit]
- Larry Masterson at IMDb.