Paul Harvey
Comments (0) As a kid, I went to work with my father often. He did contracting, heating and air, plumbing, electrical, lock-smith work-he even did a stint installing appliance for Sear’s. It was a good experience for me. I got to see my dad’s work ethic and how well he treated people. One of the downsides was that he controlled the radio. This meant country music for the most part (my dad loved old jazz and old country, but what was available, was contemporary country). Not exactly my cup of tea. During lunch though, this station carried the news and editorial stylings of radio legend Paul Harvey.
His voice was cutting. His inflection was awkward. His stories were old. But the way it came together was magical. There was something about the way Paul Harvey spun the dramatic lives of history’s figures that was inescapable. I was drawn into it. I wanted to know who he was talking about; who it was that had lived this life. I wanted to know the rest of the story.
Paul Harvey passed away yesterday at the age of 90. Up until this past December he was still working. His career speaks for itself. If you are not familiar with his work, it is worth a listen.
His storytelling change the way I view history. He made me want to know the life and personality behind the events. I hadn’t listened to his program in years, but his work did effect me. He will be missed.
