Posted on 02/28/2009 8:34:17 PM PST by Mobile Vulgus
Paul Harvey is gone. Harvey was a giant in the industry of radio broadcasting but he was a singularly different sort of news reporter. In a day when the goal of every other broadcaster seems to be to dive straight to the lowest common denominator, to celebrate to low born and venal, Harvey’s was always to uplift the listener and to celebrate the greatness of America.
With his easily parodied style, his was a distinctive voice. He was from a time when the sound was important, the delivery the thing. And deliver he did. His well used pause and distinctive cadence was so entirely compelling that one simply could not turn away.
But it wasn’t only the style and sound that interested Harvey. It was the content.
Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” segments always, always told the story of some man or woman that struggled hard through life until they found that one thing that brought them fame, fortune or adulation. Harvey meant these stories to give us all hope. His guiding principle was that “tomorrow is always better than today.”
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So long Paul.
I remember listening to him do “The Rest of the Story” when I was growing up. It was a morning staple in our household.
Big loss. He’s been around forever. Sad.
RIP
Radio giant.
I enjoyed listening to Paul Harvey every chance I got. His delivery was on target and his stories were interesting and worth hearing.
I am saddened by his passing, but so very enriched by having had the privilege of listening to him on the radio.
Thank you, Paul. You were so down-to-earth, so honest, and so interesting. I will miss your voice on my radio.
Good day, old friend, and God bless you and your family. My prayers are with those who are still among us and I pray that God will ease their pain when they recognize that he is home.
He was a great man indeed. Good-day!
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So sad. I always looked forward to “The rest of the story”.
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Fare well, old friend. Of all the voices on my radio, yours will be missed. Thank you for the years of subtle inspiration, news, and entertaining stories.
RIP Mr. Paul Harvey!
oh goodness,
what summers I used to spend with my
Granny and The Paul Harvey Hour.
Everyone had to either be quiet or
sit down. I seriously inherited Granny’s
love of talk radio.”Paul Harvey said this...
or Paul Harvey said that....What did you
think?”.........
I agree.
I am saddened by his passing, but so very enriched by having had the privilege of listening to him on the radio.
How many of us enrich the lives of others? Especially in such a short period of time in a day. What a legacy.
Thank you, Paul. You were so down-to-earth, so honest, and so interesting. I will miss your voice on my radio.
The sound of his voice was warm and friendly. His voice always sounded cheery. His voice AND his words uplifted people.
Good day, old friend, and God bless you and your family. My prayers are with those who are still among us and I pray that God will ease their pain when they recognize that he is home.
I echo your sentiments and prayer. I look forward to meeting him someday. (Maybe fairly soon :) )
Listening to Paul Harvey on KABC radio on weekdays 11:45am was on my daily list of “things to do” for years. I shall miss his smooth timing, clear commentary and customary endings. “AND now you know...”
So sad to hear about the death of Paul Harvey! God Bless his soul.
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