Arthur Murphy (broadcaster)
| Arthur Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Honours BA in Modern history and Political Science, Higher Diploma in Education, Master of Arts |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Known for | Mailbag |
Arthur Murphy is an Irish television and radio broadcaster. He is best known for presenting Mailbag.
Murphy was born in Dublin, the elder of two sons born to Jack and Mary Murphy. At 17 he passed the Matriculation Entrance Examination to Trinity College, Dublin, and took a four-year honours degree course in Modern history and Political Science, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and the Higher Diploma in Education. He is also a Master of Arts.
Apart from singing, Murphy plays piano and church organ. Following graduation, he moved to London to pursue a singing career and supported himself with a job as a school master. Hearing about a BBC television series, Music for You, he contacted the office of its presenter, conductor and producer, Eric Robinson who gave him an audition for the chorus, then offered him solo spots in the series. During the series, Murphy sang with notable performers, including Italian opera singer Benamino Gigli and Robert Helpmann.
In 1957, Murphy was given a recording contract by George Martin of Parlophone Records, and Murphy turned to singing big pop ballads. In the same year he married Patricia. In 1960 Murphy went to the USA to guest on the Arthur Godfrey show and toured the North America in 1961. During this visit, Murphy guested on Rick Campbell's Better Late Show and on the Elwood Glover show on CBC.
He returned to Dublin when Ireland announced its own state television service. Murphy auditioned for RTÉ television and became presenter of its first chat show, Visitors Book. He also became a producer/director, directing news and producing a weekly music show, Just For You. Oriole Records label offered him a recording contract but changed his name to Mark Dwayne. With this label he had hits with "Remember Me Huh!" and "Little Bitty Heart". To promote these records he starred on ABC Television's Thank Your Lucky Stars in the UK, which rivalled the BBC's Top of the Pops.
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