Comments on: RIP Paul Harvey

By: What The Loss Of Paul Harvey Really Means « Grand Rants

What The Loss Of Paul Harvey Really Means « Grand Rants — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:45:47 +0000

[...] more than a curiosity. How sad for them if that is, in fact, the case. While his death has been coverd by much of the media, I think Time magazine says it best in their coverage: “That clarion [...]

By: Ignatius Reilly

Ignatius Reilly — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:17:33 +0000

Most folks seem to be quite attached to the nostalgia thing where Mr. Harvey is concerned. Oddly — as I am a huge fan of Woody Allen’s “Radio Days” — I was never able to accept him. One might expect this of a young person, but I am not in the category. My problem with Mr. Harvey was that his negative stories always implied a lot where he did not have actual facts, inviting his audience, with a wink of the voice, to draw the worst conclusions. I despise this particular rhetorical trick, which has always been part of the stock-in-trade of many unsavory characters. Of course, it was a style that played to an unsophisticated audience in an earlier day so I suppose some allowance should be made.

The gentleman, whom I am sure had some virtues, has passed along, and I don’t mean to use this occasion to belittle him. None-the-less, I always thought that he somewhat diminished rather than elevated our public conversation, and I can not pass over all these glowing comments without offering my own honest, dissenting opinion. RIP, Mr. Harvey.

By: The Frog in Hot Water » Blogosphere Buzz

The Frog in Hot Water » Blogosphere Buzz — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:06:49 +0000

[...] “RIP Paul Harvey,” See-Dubya, MichelleMalkin.com A legend in conservative broadcast journalism passed on this weekend, and this is among the tributes in his memory. [...]

By: Floyd R. Turbo

Floyd R. Turbo — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:17:49 +0000

Yes, indeed, a class act. Like so many, I can remember when I first heard him. Not sure why, as a young lad, I recognized his voice as one of authority. I remember like it was yesterday, growing up in Pittsburgh, sitting with my dad in our ‘57 Ford, in traffic, fiddling with the AM radio tuning knob. Yes, the AM radio was all there was those days. And, yes, the one with the two CONELRAD marks on the dial face. Google it. Good history. Anyway, I came across his familiar “This is Paul Harvey, stand by for news!” and I remember exclaiming something to the effect, “Dad, it’s Paul Harvey!”. Been listening ever since. Yes, a class act indeed. Too bad there aren’t any to take his place. As we lose these “Greatest Generation” Americans, we are indeed, poorer.

By: The Dawn Patrol

The Dawn Patrol — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:59:58 +0000

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By: sillygatboy

sillygatboy — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:33:14 +0000

I didn’t read all of the threads so probably somebody has a similar story. I was a salesman for 35 years, in and out of my car all day, and got hooked on Mr. Harvey in about 1963.

Thereafter if I was about to see a customer when he was on, I would drive around the area so as not to miss his broadcast.

America – and broadcasting – has lost a true icon.

RIP dear man.

By: conservativesRus

conservativesRus — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:09:28 +0000

On March 1st, 2009 at 3:42 pm, kevrobin45 said:

To bad you can broadcast one last time from heaven and tell us “the rest of the story”…..

We’ve been told “if they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not listen even if someone rises from the dead”.
Paul Harvey giving the rest of the story wouldn’t convince those with hardened hearts.

By: NJ-Aviator

NJ-Aviator — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:34:20 +0000

I always enjoyed listening to Paul Harvey. I learned a lot from his broadcasts. He’ll be missed for sure.

By: PKAmmoTroop

PKAmmoTroop — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:16:56 +0000

On March 1st, 2009 at 5:14 pm, Wildcatter1980 said:

We’re all diminished by his passing.

At least he is reunited with his beloved wife and coworker, Angel.

Rest in peace in heaven, Paul and Angel.

Awwww… I was dealing with this so well until you mentioned Angel.

By: William K. Wolfrum Chronicles » Blog Archive » No one expects a blogaround LXIX

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:57:30 +0000

[...] Red State: Paul Harvey’s death brings out true bipartisanship. [...]

By: CC

CC — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:57:19 +0000

Thanks for memories, Mr. Gentleman Harvey. You were a class act.

By: SteveH

SteveH — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:48:17 +0000

I remember when I first heard Paul Harvey back in the early ’60s. He had a 5 minute spot on TV after the nightly news. I didn’t learn til many years later that he was from here in Tulsa, so I don’t know if it was just a local thing.
One of the best things I remember hearing from him was about media bias. He said it wasn’t just how the news was presented, but also about the decisions about what was “news” (i.e. global warming) and what was not (i.e. Bill Ayers and Jerimiah Wright).

By: tiefelj

tiefelj — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:36:38 +0000

I have been listening to this man since the 50s or 60s. (sheesh time passes)

He came to Hereford TX in the 60’s for the Chamber of Commerce (Hey Mr. O, know what commerce is?)

Anyway he charge $5K, a lot back then, but for a national radio talk host not too much anymore.

By: Paul Harvey Dies … Not a Good Day. | The Great Illuminator

Paul Harvey Dies … Not a Good Day. | The Great Illuminator — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:58:58 +0000

[...] MichelleMalkin.com One of the great voices of authentic heartland America fell silent today. Paul Harvey was doing [...]

By: dan708

dan708 — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:32:55 +0000

Paul Harvey’s unmistakeable voice was the soundtrack to my childhood. My grandparents often had his show on their radio, and I would also hear him at the barbershop. It seemed like he would go on broadcasting forever, but alas, his time is up. Good day, Paul.