JCS17 From United States of America, joined exactly 12 years ago today! , 8065 posts, RR: 43 Reply 1, posted (4 years 3 months 3 weeks ago) and read 1648 times:
I never liked him, especially because he decided to editorialize in his final years, and I'd be screaming, "Die, you old fool!" at the car radio. I've never understood the attraction of an old man with a quirky voice giving you the news that you can get... well... anywhere and with a lot more detail. I don't respect your radio career Mr. Harvey, but I do respect your service to our country. Thanks, and I hope you are re-united with your wife.
Aaron747 From Japan, joined Aug 2003, 7735 posts, RR: 27 Reply 2, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 1634 times:
Quoting JCS17 (Reply 1): I don't respect your radio career Mr. Harvey, but I do respect your service to our country.
What have you created and given to your field? Sheesh, the arrogance! Neither of us are old enough to remember, but for an entire generation, namely that of my grandparents, the man invented a format and brought Midwestern sentimentality to the spoiled airwaves of both coasts. For that, he deserves plenty of respect, and credit.
Quoting JCS17 (Reply 1): I never liked him, especially because he decided to editorialize in his final years
Well his bits did begin with "news and comment"...doesn't that tell the listener what they're about to get? No use crying over spilled liquid of your choice...
If you need someone to blame / throw a rock in the air / you'll hit someone guilty
Johnboy From United States of America, joined Aug 1999, 2477 posts, RR: 1 Reply 3, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 1575 times:
A true dinosaur and scenery-chewing anachronism.
Quoting Aaron747 (Reply 2): brought Midwestern sentimentality to the spoiled airwaves of both coasts
DL021 From United States of America, joined May 2004, 11435 posts, RR: 81 Reply 4, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 1549 times:
Good God! Seriously?
The guy announced what he was doing....News and Comment.... millions of Americans listened to him a couple of times a day and enjoyed it. Is it all the class you can muster to insult the guy as he dies?
Respect his radio career? Seriously....the guy was the actual pioneer in news broadcasting, and like him or not, if you don't respect his accomplishments then perhaps you ought to re-examine your definition of respect. He didn't hurt anyone and was just about always positive. If he didn't have your attention why were you listening? Wishing for him to die? That's a bit off right there.
WESTERN737800 From United States of America, joined Feb 2008, 685 posts, RR: 2 Reply 5, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 14 hours ago) and read 1519 times:
The guy announced what he was doing....News and Comment.... millions of Americans listened to him a couple of times a day and enjoyed it. Is it all the class you can muster to insult the guy as he dies?
Respect his radio career? Seriously....the guy was the actual pioneer in news broadcasting, and like him or not, if you don't respect his accomplishments then perhaps you ought to re-examine your definition of respect. He didn't hurt anyone and was just about always positive. If he didn't have your attention why were you listening? Wishing for him to die? That's a bit off right there.
Amen! Paul Harvey did a very good job. I think every news broadcaster should take a page out to the Paul Harvey broadcasting playbook.
AzoresLover From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 745 posts, RR: 7 Reply 6, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 1501 times:
I, too, respected what he accomplished and how he lived his life. But at times he would make a comment that made me wonder where his head was at. One that I will never forget...
A TWA 707 landed by mistake at Ohio State University's Don Scott Field, on a 4400 foot asphalt runway. It was really a miracle that the pilot got the plane in safely, and that it was able to be flown out safely by a training pilot from Kansas City, after removing all the weight possible.
After telling us about this incident, Paul Harvey added this comment, and I think this is very close to word-for-word: "And the airlines say that they can't serve the smaller airports with their big jets."
BTW, if anyone would like to read my narrative with all the details of this incident, just send me an email via the Contact in my profile, and I'll send it to you by return email. Use the subject "707" so I don't think it is spam and delete it without reading.
Those who want to do something will find a way; those who don't will find an excuse.
Seb146 From United States of America, joined Nov 1999, 9910 posts, RR: 17 Reply 7, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 1501 times:
Quoting JCS17 (Reply 1): I never liked him, especially because he decided to editorialize in his final years, and I'd be screaming, "Die, you old fool!" at the car radio.
He was a conservative that I could live with. There were some points he brought up that I did not agree with, but, he did make his point without arrogance. He was always very down-to-earth and trused by millions. Even when I was young, I remember him editorializing, but that is what he did.
I will miss "The Rest Of The Story." Monday's Noon comment will be sad....
MD-90 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 8422 posts, RR: 13 Reply 8, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 1465 times:
Quoting AzoresLover (Reply 6): "And the airlines say that they can't serve the smaller airports with their big jets."
Type-Rated From United States of America, joined Sep 1999, 4397 posts, RR: 20 Reply 9, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 1445 times:
Whne I was younger I enjoyed his commentaries on the news. But as I got older, I found his style rather "preachy". An article I read recently said he actually retired in 2001 or thereabouts. They were still playing his reports as of last week on our local radio station. Were these all "reruns"?
Fly North Central Airlines..The route of the Northliners!
DL021 From United States of America, joined May 2004, 11435 posts, RR: 81 Reply 10, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 1409 times:
Quoting AzoresLover (Reply 6): "And the airlines say that they can't serve the smaller airports with their big jets."
He was possessed of a very dry wit on occasion....and in this case he was kidding a little bit.
Quoting Type-Rated (Reply 9): An article I read recently said he actually retired in 2001 or thereabouts. They were still playing his reports as of last week on our local radio station. Were these all "reruns"?
He had some serious issues with his throat, but he rebounded and picked up where he left off, and during his recovery there were several replacement/substitute hosts.
Roadrunner165 From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 846 posts, RR: 10 Reply 11, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 1377 times:
Wow, thats a bummer. I grew up listening to him on the radio and always enjoyed his distinct voice and personality. His wife pasted away not long ago, and his son has been doing the show since then. Hopefully he keeps it going.
Santosdumont From Brazil, joined Dec 2003, 1201 posts, RR: 4 Reply 12, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 1317 times:
I do remember listening to the "Rest of the Story" on ABC radio back in the day...that was radio story-telling at its best. Obviously, with the advent of the Internet, on-demand everything, and a more in-your-face zeitgeist, we live in different times. But Paul Harvey was a consummate professional who inspired me to get into radio.
"Pursuit Of Truth No Matter Where It Lies" -- Metallica
Type-Rated From United States of America, joined Sep 1999, 4397 posts, RR: 20 Reply 13, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 1310 times:
Last night the Larry King Show reran a 2003 interview with Paul Harvey. I had never seen the guy before. It was kind of strange hearing the voice connected with a body. I also didn't know that he was Chicago based too. He talked just like he spoke on the radio, complete with those "pregnant" pauses. He seemed like a very interesting guy.
Fly North Central Airlines..The route of the Northliners!
RaginMav From United States of America, joined May 2004, 372 posts, RR: 1 Reply 14, posted (4 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 1302 times:
I grew up listening to 'The Rest of the Story' and I loved it! Mr. Harvey honored my great-grandparents on their 75th wedding aniversary with an on-air comment. He would have done so again on their 80th... sadly, they both passed away shortly beforehand.
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