 Gallivan often playfully addressed him as "Richard", even though his used name is a diminutive of Dickinson.After Gallivan's retirement in 1984, he worked as the play-by-play broadcaster for regional games from Montreal, and as a secondary colour commentator (or "third man" in the booth) for national games.He also provided radio play-by-play commentary for Canadiens' games that were not on "HNIC" until 1997.