Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Paul Harvey Axelrod was a renowned American radio personality, newscaster, and conservative commentator. He is commonly known as Paul Harvey.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: September 4, 1918
Died: February 28, 2009 (age 90)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American
Radio Personality
Newscaster
Conservative Commentator
Early Life and Background
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Paul Harvey was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He developed an interest in radio broadcasting at a young age, starting with his own radio show while still in high school. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Tulsa for a year before dropping out to pursue a career in radio.
Harvey began working as a radio announcer in 1934 and eventually moved to Chicago to work on WGN-AM (Chicago's flagship station at the time). During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Forces as a sergeant. After the war, he returned to broadcasting and became a popular newscaster and commentator.
Major Accomplishments
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Harvey is best known for his iconic radio show "The Rest of the Story," which was broadcast from 1976 until his death in 2009. The show featured short stories about famous people, events, or cultural phenomena, often with a twist at the end that revealed surprising information.
He also hosted another popular radio show called "The News and Views from Around the World" for many years. Throughout his career, Harvey was recognized with numerous awards for his broadcasting work, including multiple Peabody Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award.
Notable Works or Actions
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Harvey wrote several books, including I Think You'll Find It's a Short Story (1976) and A Country Boy: The Paul Harvey Story (1997). He also published a collection of his "Rest of the Story" stories called The Rest of the Story (2000).
Impact and Legacy
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Paul Harvey had a significant impact on American broadcasting. His engaging storytelling style and thought-provoking commentary made him one of the most popular and influential radio personalities of his time.
Harvey's commitment to conservative values and his critiques of liberal ideology also made him a polarizing figure, with many fans and critics alike regarding him as a champion of traditional American principles. Despite controversy surrounding some of his opinions, Harvey remained a beloved and respected figure in American media until his death in 2009.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Paul Harvey's legacy is marked by his dedication to storytelling and his ability to inspire critical thinking among listeners. His "Rest of the Story" segments remain iconic and are often referenced today, serving as a testament to his enduring impact on American broadcasting and culture.
Harvey's commitment to conservative values continues to resonate with many people who share similar views, making him a widely recognized figure in contemporary politics and media. As a result, he remains a significant influence on modern thought leaders and a reminder of the power of compelling storytelling in shaping public opinion and discourse.
Quotes by Paul Harvey
Cut out the free feed for the boss hogs at the public trough and the spill-over they've been leaving us. We'll manage.
What is a policeman made of? He, of all men, is once the most needed and the most unwanted. He's a strangely nameless creature who is 'Sir' to his face and 'Fuzz' to his back.
As industry's tycoons of the Thirties got their wings clipped, labor's leaders in the Eighties are getting their wings clipped. Not because of any class-related antagonism, but because any excess, ultimately, is its own undoing.
I was never one who sought to make the small man tall by cutting off the legs of a giant. I wanted to drag no man down to my size. Only to preserve a way of life which might make it possible for me, one day, to elevate myself until I at least partly matched his size.
Every pessimist who ever lived has been buried in an unmarked grave. Tomorrow has always been better than today, and it always will be.
Government has to be cut back like asparagus... every day... or it gets away and goes to seed. Ours did. When there's too much of it, the flower becomes a weed.
Ever occur to you why some of us can be this much concerned with animals suffering? Because government is not. Why not? Animals don't vote.
One vote. That's a big weapon you have there, Mister. In 1948, just one additional vote in each precinct would have elected Dewey. In 1960, one vote in each precinct in Illinois would have elected Nixon. One vote.