And now we know the rest of the story...

And now we know the rest of the story...#238222

By El Scorcho - February 28th, 2009, 9:45 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 9:45 pm #238222

Report: Radio Legend Paul Harvey Dies

Feb 28, 2009 5:30 pm US/Pacific

NEW YORK (CBS) ― Paul Harvey, a radio legend who began his career in 1933 while he was still in high school, has died, ABC News reported Saturday. Harvey was 90.

http://cbs2.com/national/paul.harvey.dies.2.947030.html

#238228

By LUconn - February 28th, 2009, 9:56 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 9:56 pm #238228

He hasn't been doing his gig for a long time now. It seems like it was always Fred Thompson or Paul Harvey Jr. I always thought he must be ancient. I also always thought he should stop doing Paul Harvey News also. It was/is terrible.

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#238243

By Sly Fox - February 28th, 2009, 10:30 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 10:30 pm #238243

I heard it the other day and they were still running commercials he had voiced. He sounded close to the end even in the preproduced spots.

Take it easy on him, guys. Back in the day he was the real deal. You just caught him way past his prime.

#238247

By whmatthews - February 28th, 2009, 10:41 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 10:41 pm #238247

I grew up listening to Paul Harvey - I always enjoyed him, and the rest of the story.

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#238260

By HenryGale - February 28th, 2009, 11:03 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 11:03 pm #238260

My parents listened to him all the time...I heard Paul Harvey numerous times and really enjoyed him.

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#238262

By El Scorcho - February 28th, 2009, 11:04 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 11:04 pm #238262

Sly Fox wrote:Take it easy on him, guys. Back in the day he was the real deal. You just caught him way past his prime.

Despite my terrible pun in the title of this thread, I actually did enjoy him during my younger years. My dad got me started listening to him.

#238269

By Ed Dantes - February 28th, 2009, 11:14 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 11:14 pm #238269

Paul Harvey was a legend. God speed.

You should really check out his two books, which are compilations of his work... excellent reads.

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#238274

By adam42381 - February 28th, 2009, 11:38 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 11:38 pm #238274

I always liked him.

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#238277

By Baldspot - February 28th, 2009, 11:49 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 11:49 pm #238277

I saw a picture of him speaking at TRBC in the 70's. Don't know much about him other than listening to his radio program years ago which was great.

#238278

By BJWilliams - February 28th, 2009, 11:51 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 11:51 pm #238278

I first started hearing Paul Harvey last semester. I really enjoyed hearing "the rest of the story". As an up and coming broadcaster myself having a legend like that to listen to and learn from really meant a lot. Probably one of the highlights of my life came in my COMS 454 Radio News class when Dr Windsor said that I reminded him of him. To be mentioned in the same sentence as one of the longest running radio broadcasters ever was extremely humbling. I pray all the best to the Harvey family

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#238279

By LUconn - February 28th, 2009, 11:58 pm

- February 28th, 2009, 11:58 pm #238279

BJWilliams wrote: o be mentioned in the same sentence as one of the longest running radio broadcasters ever was extremely humbling.

This is a common thing to say. I've never understood it. Isn't that the opposite of humbling?

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#238283

By BJWilliams - March 1st, 2009, 12:38 am

- March 1st, 2009, 12:38 am #238283

LUconn wrote:
BJWilliams wrote: o be mentioned in the same sentence as one of the longest running radio broadcasters ever was extremely humbling.
This is a common thing to say. I've never understood it. Isn't that the opposite of humbling?

It can be. Some folks will let it go to their head and be like "My teacher said I sounded like Paul Harvey..." and get all hoity toity and high and mighty about it. I always hated hearing myself when I would have to go back and listen to my own recordings. Its weird when people said I remind them of someone. I simply want to make a name for myself.

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2014 FCS Playoff Qualifier

#238302

By Cider Jim - March 1st, 2009, 8:51 am

- March 1st, 2009, 8:51 am #238302

Well, BJ, since Paul has passed, there is a job opening...

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#238320

By 4everfsu - March 1st, 2009, 11:26 am

- March 1st, 2009, 11:26 am #238320

I have always enjoyed Paul Harvey's radio show. Prayers for his family during this time.

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#238321

By El Scorcho - March 1st, 2009, 11:35 am

- March 1st, 2009, 11:35 am #238321

Cider Jim wrote:Well, BJ, since Paul has passed, there is a job opening...

HMO should get on that right away.