Legendary radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey, has died at the age of 90.
Paul Harvey died Saturday at his winter home in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by family. The cause of death has not been reported.
Harvey moved to the Chicago area in 1944, and recorded his shows from an office in the Loop. He was the oldest syndicated radio personality in the country, known for his trademark stacatto delivery and his "The Rest of the Story" segments. Locally, his show was heard on Tribune-owned WGN-AM 720.
Harvey's death comes less than a year after the death of his wife and producer, Lynne "Angel" Harvey. He leaves behind an adult son.
Reaction is pouring in on the loss of the broadcasting icon.
"My father and mother created from thin air what one day became radio and television news. So in the past year, an industry has lost its godparents and today millions have lost a friend."
Paul Harvey, Jr.
"Paul Harvey was one of the greatest broadcasters of all time. He wove stories of life together in a way that will never be matched. He provided inspiration to countless journalists and broadcasters and touched millions by connecting in a way that was not only informative, but also creative and unique."
Tom Langmyer
WGN Radio Vice President/General Manager
"Paul Harvey was the most listened to man in the history of radio. There is no one who will ever come close to him."
Bruce Dumont
Museum of Broadcast Communications President
"Paul Harvey was one of the most gifted and beloved broadcasters in our nation's history. As he delivered the news each day with his own unique style and commentary, his voice became a trusted friend in American households."
Jim Robinson
President, ABC Radio Networks
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Comments (3)
In the early 1980's as I drove back and fourth from Chicago to Idaho Falls, Idaho, I knew one way to pass time. The Paul Harvey Show. I truly loved to listen to him, especially when he would say "The rest of the story."
Posted by Dwight Taylor | March 2, 2009 5:45 AM
Posted on March 2, 2009 05:45
Remembering Paul Harvey. When I think about fellow resident Paul Harvey, I think of the words of Albert Schweitzer: "Kindness is the furthest reaching and most powerful of all forms."
Paul Harvey cared about people, animals and ideas. I was very fortunate to meet Paul Harvey and his family 20 yrs. ago when Cook County was trying to close down River Forest's Trailside Museum. Mr. Harvey did several broadcasts on the subject and when we re-published the then curator of Trailside's (Virginia Moe) book as a fundraiser, Mr. Harvey wrote the introduction.
"When the roll is called up yonder "Ginny" Moe will fit into heaven with the least adjustment of anyone I know. And what a greeting awaits her from the countless birds, animals and other dependent forest creatures whom she has doctored and sheltered. Modest Ginny talks about these loves of her life best with a pencil and note pad and now in a book called ANIMAL INN all of us can share her insights. And we can meet one by one past and present residents of her Trailside Museum. Nobody can read this book without a greater love for her and a renewed passion for caring on her life work." - Paul Harvey
Thank you Paul Harvey. You were one of the most down to earth and caring people I ever had the honor of meeting. The day you died the birds did not sing, but I know they are singing in heaven now.
Jane & John Morocco
River Forest Il.
Posted by Jane Morocco | March 1, 2009 5:34 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 17:34
My condolences to The Harvey Family..
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. And Mrs. Harvey as we passed on each other on the street on one beautiful Autumnal day in River Forest back in 2007. Mr. Harvey was ever so caringly/lovingly pushing his wife Lynn (Angel) in her wheelchair accompanied by an assistant. I uttered a “Good Afternoon” and was quickly grasped by Mr. Harvey’s awesome conversational ability. I’m sad to report this ability/quality is almost none existent with My Generation. I was amazed at the quality of conversation we had during those few short minutes, both engaging and substantive. As we talked, Mr. Harvey asked my name, I replied ...... Cooper. “WELL” He said; “Cooper” is My Wife’s maiden name”. I then replied: “We have a good looking family, Don’t we?”. Mrs. Harvey laughed , a very warm, cheerful glow surrounded her. Shortly there after, I bid farewell and continued down the avenue. One beautiful autumnal day in River Forest the year 2007. “And That’s The Rest Of The Story”……..
Posted by Nicholas Cooper | March 1, 2009 9:51 AM
Posted on March 1, 2009 09:51