OKEY DOKE? EXCLUSIVE I didn't know I said it until Apres Match took the mickey.. TV PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR BILL O'HERLIHY TELLS US ABOUT THAT CATCHPHRASE.(News) Sunday Mirror (London, England) | February 18, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 MGN LTD. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Byline: By STEPHEN MAGUIRE

RTE sporting legend Bill O'Herlihy has admitted he never realised he used the catch phrase "okey doke" until wacky comedians Apres Match hi-jacked it.

But now, after more than 40 years on television, Bill and his own little ways have become a well-loved sensation with the nation.

Last week he was voted Personality Of The Year at the Irish Film and Television Awards - not bad for a man who never shied away from our screens in the first place.

Bill, 69, told the Irish Sunday Mirror: "I never wanted to be on television and it took RTE ...

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