Paul Harvey Biography

A booming, crystal clear voice that greeted the listeners of radio for six long decades, radio broadcaster Paul Harvey was the voice of radio’s Golden Era. A friendly voice that people listened to with great admiration, his name became synonymous with radio broadcasting of his time. Equally famous for his way of delivering news as he was for presenting commercials, he was a favorite of not just the masses but also of the various companies whose products he endorsed on the radio. His radio programs were heard by more than 24 million people a week, such was the enormity of his popularity. Known for his crisp voice and distinctive style of speaking, he is considered the godfather of radio broadcasting. He was a very active and hardworking man who got up before dawn to start working. His dedication and passion towards his profession did not wane even when he reached his eighties. He was a conservative and his talks reflected his right-wing political views, but what made him different from other broadcasters was the simple language he used and the tales he told of the average American lifestyle that made people connect with him. There was a “folksy” element to his style and that’s why he was one of America’s most loved radio broadcasters.