With the death Saturday of Paul Aurandt—better known as Paul Harvey—we have seen the passing of a true Radio legend.
Harvey’s Radio career began in 1933 when, as a 14-year old high school student, he landed a part-time job at KVOO in Tulsa. While many of us started part-time in Radio, Harvey’s career was exceptional. He was a fixture at many of the Radio stations with which I was affiliated during my days in the media, and at least four generations of Americans came to know and trust his voice and unique style of delivery.
In the 21st century—an era where so many are routinely bestowed the appellation of “legend”—Harvey was a giant. We shall not soon see his like again.