Voices -- Paul Harvey, 1918 - 2009

"I never think that I'm talking to millions of people. As far as I'm concerned, I'm talking to my wife's sister in St. Louis because I feel her concerns are the concerns of so many Americans." --Paul Harvey

Comments

[robert doyle cain]

The voice that I will miss. Having been listening to his fresh and informative and very amusing stories for the last 4 decades. May God have Mr. Harvey's radio mike and chair ready for him to bless the Heavens with that strong distinct voice. He will be missed and may god bless his family for their loss.

[Treva Moors]

I too, always listened to Paul Harvey. One of the comments that will always stick with me is the one about the "tanning of America". He would state quite matter-of-factly the numbers showing how our country's colors were melding. I see it around me and realize he was one of the few who simply said it like it was. Also loved the "Rest of the Story" series. He did one on the pianist who made "Autumn Leaves" so popular. (Can't think of his name at this moment). The pianist had been a roommate with my uncle when both were in the Navy. It was a lovely story with a fun twist as usual. Mr. Harvey will be missed!

[Larry Mastel]

What a GREAT broadcaster! And yes, his conservative views were very much appreciated. I remember many of his stories that stopped me dead in my tracks as I hung on every word before returning to my work. He is certainly missed as one of the GREATEST radio broadcasters of all times. May God grant peace and comfort to his family.

[Stella]

What I remember about Paul Harvey was how racist he was. I especially remember a comment about how blacks living in the Caribbean are having too many children. "The just breed," Harvey said. I think he was horrible.

[LCMc]

Not to divulge my age but I remember Paul Harvey when he was on KGVO radio in Missoula, Montana. He always said that the owner of that station, Mr Mosby, really gave him his start. Rest in Peace.

[Arye Michael Bender]

Knew Mr. Harvey long ago in Chicago. His office was hidden in the back of the ABC-TV Chicago Mail Room, where I worked briefly, at an obscenely young age. He was as tall as his voice was dramatic. Then, he always wore red suspenders with a rolled up business shirt. He'd flopped on TV in the fifties. He was not telegenic. But his style remained perfect for radio.

Occasionally he would solicit jokes from the pimply faced precocious, with the words "Got something funny for the kicker?" He used a few of mine.

Even then, our politics were at opposites. Nonetheless, he was both gracious and hard working. Never heard anything hateful or mean spirited, on or off the air. For the record, he dug for stories, researched them well, and presented them in his unique but powerful voice.

Very professional, if not profound.

[craig hill]

Larry, ya really gotta recap the mystery star of the previous week on Mondays for those of us who can't look over the weekend (Fridays included). Thanks ~~~ ch