In 1974, Pan Collins a senior researcher and script editor on The Late Late Show pitched the idea of a segment about children's toys to presenter Gay Byrne. Ryan Tubridy expressed his distaste for the selection of jumpers he received from fans in 2011.Īudience members also appear in Christmas wear such as hats, antlers and even jumpers.
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Some of the sweaters we got in this year are so bad, the people who knitted them should be put on trial in The Hague for crimes against Christmas. Byrne was noted for his " Bing Crosby sweater". Ryan Tubridy also spoke in favour of the jumper when he took the helm. Gay Byrne habitually wore a Christmas jumper each year he also wore the jumper for People in Need Telethon, but Pat Kenny tended to wear a "naff" grey jumper when he was host. The Toy Show jumper attracts as much attention as the show itself, with viewers sending in their own versions to RTÉ ahead of the night in the hope that the presenter might wear them. These gifts when produced tended to have a comedy effect and in the past have included a miniature antique chair and a Pat Kenny clock, ominously presented to Kenny's predecessor Gay Byrne. Dustin the Turkey, a high-profile entertainment figure in Ireland, made an annual appearance, usually bringing a gift for the presenter. Most recently presented by Ryan Tubridy, the show has previously been presented by Gay Byrne and Pat Kenny during their tenures at the helm. Tickets to its taping are also difficult to come by in one year, a single ticket was auctioned for €1,500. Commercial time during the Toy Show is also prestigious for advertisers in 2009, a 30-second spot cost €17,000 in comparison, a 30-second spot during the 2010 UEFA Champions League Final cost €9,750. Since its first presentation in 1975, the Toy Show has become a cultural institution in Ireland it is often the most-watched programme of the year on Irish television (and its overall viewership has increased steadily in recent years), and being featured on the Toy Show has been said to have a major boost to sales of a product heading into the Christmas season. Airing annually on RTÉ One near the end of November or early December to coincide with the holiday shopping season, the Toy Show showcases the popular toys of the year, as presented by the host and demonstrated by various children on-stage, along with appearances by celebrity guests. The Late Late Toy Show is an annual, special edition of the Irish late-night chat show The Late Late Show.
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