Paul Harvey dies at 90

by Robert Smith
March 1, 2009

Radio newscaster Paul Harvey, one of America's most familiar voices, has died. The AM legend was 90 years old, and up until recently was still heard by millions of listeners on his ABC radio broadcasts.

His trademark greeting, "Stand by for news," was instantly recognizable. At the height of his fame, more than 22 million people would stand by, waiting for his mix of the serious and absurd.

Delivered in his unique Midwestern staccato, he was famous for the anecdotes he'd tell about the lives of famous people. "And now," he would announce, "the rest of the story." The gimmick was that he wouldn't reveal the person's name until the final words of the broadcast. the rest

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