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Paul Harvey Trivia Quiz

Paul Harvey is one of America's most iconic radio broadcasters.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,538

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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281

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Question 1 of 10

1. What city is Paul Harvey's birthplace? Hint

Stillwater

Tulsa

Oklahoma City

Norman

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Question 2 of 10

2. What station did Paul get his start? Hint

KVOO

KGGF

KRMG

KCFO

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Question 3 of 10

3. What branch of the military did Harvey serve in during World War II? Hint

Navy

Coast Guard

Marines

Air Force

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Harvey move to after WWII? Hint

Chicago

New York

Cleveland

Boston

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year did Paul Harvey's News and Comment debut? Hint

1949

1953

1947

1951

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2008, Harvey became the oldest syndicated radio personality in America.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year did Harvey earn the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Hint

2004

2005

2003

2006

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Question 8 of 10

8. The majority of Paul Harvey's replacement hosts are Democrats.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What radio network syndicates Paul Harvey's show? Hint

Westwood One

CBS

ABC

Premiere

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Question 10 of 10

10. What role did Paul Harvey's wife have? Hint

Researcher

Writer

Producer

Executive director

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What city is Paul Harvey's birthplace?

Answer: Tulsa

Paul Harvey Aurandt was born on September 4, 1918. His father was a civilian employee of the Tulsa Police Department who was killed by four armed robbers in 1921.

2. What station did Paul get his start?

Answer: KVOO

KVOO was the predecessor of KFAQ. In 2002, the call letters KVOO went to a country station. Harvey also worked at KOMA in Oklahoma City and KXOK in Saint Louis.

3. What branch of the military did Harvey serve in during World War II?

Answer: Air Force

Harvey served in 1943 and 1944. Before enlisting, he covered the Navy fleet in Hawaii. He left Hawaii shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor.

4. Where did Harvey move to after WWII?

Answer: Chicago

Harvey became a popular personality at WENR. He had a segment called "Jobs for GI Joe," a show about employment for soldiers after the war.

5. What year did Paul Harvey's News and Comment debut?

Answer: 1951

Harvey introduced a feature called "The Rest of the Story" in 1946, where he would give factual stories on a variety of subjects with a surprise or "twist" saved till the end. It would become its own spot in 1976.

6. In 2008, Harvey became the oldest syndicated radio personality in America.

Answer: True

At the age of 90 years and eight days, Harvey surpassed George Putnam. Health problems beginning in 2000 forced Harvey to cut back on his commentary. His son is the show's writer.

7. What year did Harvey earn the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

Answer: 2005

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States' most prestigious civilian honor. He received an honorary degree from Washington University in Saint Louis in 2007.

8. The majority of Paul Harvey's replacement hosts are Democrats.

Answer: False

A number of them were 2008 Presidential candidates for the Republican Party, including Fred Thompson, Mitt Romney, and Mike Huckabee. Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, Detroit radio personality, Paul W. Smith, and disc jockey Scott Shannon have filled in for Harvey.

9. What radio network syndicates Paul Harvey's show?

Answer: ABC

ABC Radio also syndicated shows for Don Imus, Sean Hannity, Mike Huckabee, and Curtis Silwa. ABC Radio also produces American Country Countdown, GAC Nights, and American Gold.

10. What role did Paul Harvey's wife have?

Answer: Producer

Lynne Harvey was considered a trailblazer in the industry. She was the first producer inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, established the 10pm news broadcast, created a prototype for modern talk shows, produced an entire newscast, and was Chicago's first female recipient of the lifetime achievement award from American Women in Radio and Television.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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