REAL PEOPLE, REAL THANKFUL: DALE HANSEN

I can’t think of a more “real person” to ask about Thanksgiving than Dale Hansen…

I first ran into Dale when he was covering the Colonial golf tournament in Ft. Worth years ago. I remember thinking “he’s a really tall guy!” Dale is an imposing figure in more ways than one. I’ve always admired his work.

Dale has been the Sports Director and sports anchor for the 6 & 10 o’clock news on WFAA-TV since 1983. He works a lot of holidays, but he still celebrates Thanksgiving, with his family and friends.

Dale, what are you especially thankful for this holiday season?

I’m thankful for every day that I’m above ground…thankful that I can still laugh at almost anything – good and bad – and thankful that I have friends and family who make me happy and proud, they let me be a part of their life.

What’s your favorite part of the Thanksgiving dinner?

Chili. I don’t like turkey, so for 30 years or so my wife fixes chili for Thanksgiving. And it is outstanding.

I do like the creamed corn my mom used to serve but that’s about it.

So it’s chili every year and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Can I come??

There’s plenty for everyone. Come on

I make a mean guacamole, Dale.

Thank you Dale, for your time,

In 2011, Dale used his “Thank God for Kids” segment that airs on the Sunday of the week before Christmas to tell viewers he was a victim of sexual abuse as a child, in hopes others would come forward.

Dale is active today in the efforts against domestic violence and sexual abuse.

8 Comments

Yvonne Crum on November 4, 2014 at 9:52 am

What you see is what you get with Dale.. I am “Real” Fan of his.. thanks Jane for this !

Jane McGarry on November 4, 2014 at 2:37 pm

My pleasure Yvonne,I like him!

Mark on November 4, 2014 at 9:59 am

Dale Hansen is awesome!!

Jane McGarry on November 4, 2014 at 2:38 pm

Thanks for taking the time to comment Mark. Dale is “what you see is what you get”:) and he’s always been nice to me!

Roger on November 4, 2014 at 5:17 pm

Jane,
Dale Hansen has always “told it like is”and I appeciate that. If I could put together an all star news team, both of you would be on that team.
🙂

Jane McGarry on November 4, 2014 at 5:38 pm

That’s so nice of you Roger, thank you much, Jane

chris on November 4, 2014 at 5:20 pm

Dale Hansen….the hardest working man in television!

Jane McGarry on November 4, 2014 at 5:37 pm

I know a couple of hard working men in TV Chris but he’s certainly one of them! LOL Thanks for the comment, Jane

Yvonne Crum on November 4, 2014 at 9:52 am

What you see is what you get with Dale.. I am “Real” Fan of his.. thanks Jane for this !
- Jane McGarry on November 4, 2014 at 2:37 pm
  
  My pleasure Yvonne,I like him!
Mark on November 4, 2014 at 9:59 am

Dale Hansen is awesome!!
- Jane McGarry on November 4, 2014 at 2:38 pm
  
  Thanks for taking the time to comment Mark. Dale is “what you see is what you get”:) and he’s always been nice to me!
Roger on November 4, 2014 at 5:17 pm

Jane,
Dale Hansen has always “told it like is”and I appeciate that. If I could put together an all star news team, both of you would be on that team.
🙂
- Jane McGarry on November 4, 2014 at 5:38 pm
  
  That’s so nice of you Roger, thank you much, Jane
chris on November 4, 2014 at 5:20 pm

Dale Hansen….the hardest working man in television!
- Jane McGarry on November 4, 2014 at 5:37 pm
  
  I know a couple of hard working men in TV Chris but he’s certainly one of them! LOL Thanks for the comment, Jane

Real Jane

REAL PEOPLE, REAL THANKFUL: DALE HANSEN

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