Unusual Commercial on WBZ-AM

[Roger Kirk]

I heard a commercial (for a Cigar Shop in Salem NH) on WBZ today for the 
first time.

While he does not say his name, the talent is obviously Dale Dorman (or 
the darn best imitation I've ever heard).

What's interesting is that it sounds like a live read - done in Uncle 
Dale's inimitable ultra-wacky style - making it sound a tad out of place 
on 'BZ. 

However, I find it more interesting that Dale would be huckstering a 
smoking product at all - given his disdain for smoking.  It was alleged 
(while I worked at WRKO) that Dale suffered from a lung condition that 
made his tolerance for smoke almost nil.  I do know that he made his 
feelings about smoking very clear when he came in at 5:30 and somebody 
had smoked in the announcer's booth.

Guess the price must have been right.