[SBE] Paul Harvey

[Barry Thomas]

I seem to be doing this too often lately.  Reported tonight at CNN.Com and
Entertainment Weekly (post below at EW.com).  The legendary radio
broadcaster Paul Harvey has passed.



Paul Harvey, legendary radio host, dies at 90 


Feb 28, 2009, 10:36 PM | by Mike Bruno
Categories: Radio

Legendary
radio commentator Paul Harvey died today at a hospital in Phoenix. He
was 90. Known for his distinct staccato delivery,
dramatic pauses, and folksy intonations, Harvey's broadcasts were heard
on over 1,200 radio stations and 400
Armed Forces networks and his commentary appeared in 300 newspapers,
according to his website. He had been hosting his radio shows on a
part-time basis for most of the past year, during which he suffered
various illnesses as well as the death of his wife Lynne "Angel"
Harvey. Paul Harvey's seven-decade broadcasting career includes more
than 50 years working for ABC Radio. 
"Even after the passing of his loving wife Angel in May 2008, Paul would
not slip quietly into retirement as he continued to take the microphone
and reach out to his audience," ABC Radio Networks president Jim Robinson said via a statement.  "We will miss our dear friend
tremendously and are grateful for the many years we were so fortunate
to have known him." 

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Barry Thomas, CPBE CBNT
President, Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
barryt at sbe.org
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