Comments on: Radio Pioneer Paul Harvey Dies At Age 90

By: Rick Cain

Rick Cain — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:54:25 +0000

He was okay, not great. I listened to him occasionally because his short was between 2 radio programs I listened to so it was unavoidable.

All I remember was that he hocked sta-bil oil additive and gave his news stories a subtle rightwing tinge. Even he couldn’t resist a jab against modern progressivism, but I let him slide, he’s an old man from a previous, less educated generation.

By: hrevel

hrevel — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:36:00 +0000

I created an online memorial for Paul. Please visit and leave a thought, prayer, light a candle, etc. Rest in Peace Paul!

http://www.ilasting.com/paulharvey.php

By: soundwash

soundwash — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:34:27 +0000

wow…just read the comments.

some of you people are a waste of human life.

ffs, can’t you put your politics aside for one second?

shameful.

-s

By: soundwash

soundwash — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:12:03 +0000

well that sucks..

-another slice of American history gone to the archives.

i grew up listening to his ‘rest of the story’
and even in the last several years, at least 3 out of 5 days would try to always catch him on AM770 right before the 12′oclock news if the radio wasn’t on already. -some of the stories would leave you saying “no sh*t” on occasion..

bummer.

R.I.P Paul Harvey,

-many thanks for the many years of smiles.

-s

By: carrie

carrie — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:19:55 +0000

I LIKED PAUL HARVEY.

I WOULD ALWAYS GO OUT OF MY WAY TO LISTEN TO HIS TAKE ON THINGS. HE WAS LIKE A FATHER FIGURE FOR ME.

By: Ganderfeeder

Ganderfeeder — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:12:54 +0000

Hyper-conservative, Jebus-believing, jingoistic America-is-the-bestest flagwaver.

Why should we pretend to be sad when a prick like that dies? The Repugs are going to dance on Ted Kennedy’s grave and celebrate when he passes.

By: m.c. in l.v.

m.c. in l.v. — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:56:39 +0000

It always surprises me when someone who I thought was already dead passes away.

I’d heard of him and heard him on the radio without knowing his politics. Guess all that doesn’t matter now.

May we all live to be that old (hopefully older).

By: Lou

Lou — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:11:18 +0000

I always enjoyed, The rest of the story.
He did a good job on that.
Thats all I knew about the guy though.
The rest of the story just worked with his voice.
Sorry to here he died.

By: The Citizen

The Citizen — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:30:08 +0000

#11 Whether I reviewed my comment before I posted or not, most people seem to agree that you’re an inconsiderate imbecile, so it must make some sort of sense. And yes, you are entitled to your opinion, which also entitles me and everyone else on this blog to call you an idiot because of it.

#16 I can see you have integrity just like your little friend here.

#18 I don’t know if it is actually John or not, but either way, it’s spot on.

#20 Unfortunately, your Ted Kennedy part will probably be true.

#30 Agreed

By: Olo Baggins of Bywater

Olo Baggins of Bywater — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:25:41 +0000

Those are not idiots because they’re “libs” they’re idiots, period.

His schtick wasn’t for everyone, but the fact that he was on 1200 radio stations counts for something. He got old and became an anachronism, bfd. No matter what, he’s an icon of the broadcasting industry. The original blogger.

By: Paddy-O

Paddy-O — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:22:58 +0000

R.I.P. Heard him now and then. Seemed like a nice human being.

By: Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:56:18 +0000

Certainly an amazing person
You would not think that he would be around for so long
And active as well – its not as if he was on one long summer vacation at the lake

By: morty

morty — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:36:43 +0000

Limbaugh actually considers Harvey his role model – and thinks he replaces him.

I worked a tiny bit with Harvey via a firm I worked for and he was as cold and calculating about biz and sponsorship as any radio shark.

Neither of those are political criticisms. But, holding the dude as some rock idol is hilarious.

By: steve

steve — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:34:56 +0000

Paul was a true and wonderful American the old fashioned way.He will be missed and a sad loss for radio,but his wit,temperment and tone will be remembered by many of us for a long time,thanks for the memories.

By: Glenn E.

Glenn E. — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:03:13 +0000

The fact that Paul Harvey was one of a kind, and apparently nobody’s lining up to replace him, kind of speaks for itself. He was a popular voice personality. But little more than that. If he were really that popular for what he said, there would be half a dozen imitators on the radio and Tv. Just as there are all those Limbaugh wannabes, on both political sides. So I’ve no doubt that many tuned into Harvey, just to hear his Mark Twain styled stories. Nice, comforting Americana. Which doesn’t work in the print media, as well, without the voice. And doesn’t work on Tv either, if what’s said doesn’t satisfy the media moguls’ politics.

Like Charles Shultz’s comic characters. Paul Harvey’s pieces could simply be rerun, after his death. And most wouldn’t be the wiser, or be just as entertained as before. I’m sure it’s all quite timeless, banter.