Tewksbury Native Dale Dorman Inducted into Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Dale Dorman, a Tewksbury native and 40-year veteran of the broadcasting industry, was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters' Hall of Fame at its fourth annual induction and awards luncheon at the Boston Marriot Quincy on Thursday afternoon.

Dorman, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, was introduced by colleague Candy O'Terry of Magic 106.7.

"It's been 45 years since Dale first cracked the microphone and no one will ever sound like he does," said O'Terry. "And no one will ever be as memorable as Dale Dorman."

When reflecting on the first time she met Dorman, O'Terry admitted, "I was star struck, and I always will be."

O'Terry hosted Magic 106.7's Thursday morning drive show as a fill in and used the time to discuss her role at the induction and awards luncheon, including her induction of Dorman into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. She even posted about the event on her Facebook page.

"My Facebook page was flooded with people saying things about Dale," she said. Fans used O'Terry's page as well as Dorman's to congratulate the new inductee. 

As Dorman slowly made it to his feet and the podium for his acceptance speech, he took a moment to survey the great ballroom in front of him.

"Man, this is for real!" he said.

"I've been in this business for 100 years," he joked. "I've been at every radio, well a bunch of radio stations."

Dorman has worked for radio stations WOLF, WRKO, and WXKS-FM. Since 2003, he has been with WODS (103.3) and can be heard on the station every weekend.

"I am deeply, deeply honored with this award," he continued. His sincerity was obvious as he took a moment to acknowledge the impressive company he was in.

After a humorous and heartwarming speech, Dorman expressed his enthusiasm. 

"I'm in the Hall of Fame, baby!" he exclaimed as he pointed out to the crowd who boisterously applauded and gave him a standing ovation as he departed the podium.

Jordan Rich of WBZ-AM 1030 was the master of ceremonies of the event. Rich hosts his own show which is broadcasted three times a week on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Posthumous inductees into the Massachusetts Broadcasters' Hall of Fame included Roger Allan, Ken Coleman,  Claire Robert Emery, Robert J. Lurtsema, Johnny Most, and Harold Wheeler. A video describing each inductee's career was shown to the audience during the event.

Other inductees who spoke included Robin Young, Janet Wu, Philip A. Weiner, Bill C. Swartley Jr., Jose Masso, Gary Lapierre, Tom Ellis, Phillip G. Drumheller, Jim Coppersmith and Bruce Arnold.

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame is located at Massasoit Community College, and holds its annual awards ceremony to bring broadcasters together and give them the recognition they have earned.

Visit www.massbroadcastershof.org to learn more about the organization and its past inductees.

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