Episodes
Venture with Paul Harvey to a gay bar in New York where history was made. A woman sits nervously, awaiting her turn in the spotlight. The winner of the bar's singing contest would get a desirable cash prize with food on the side. Who is the singer and how did she find herself in this situation? Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbra_Streisand
Published 12/15/22
A desperate actress on the edge of starvation was entered into a local bar's singing competition by her friend. She was so uncomfortable and unsure of her abilities. She closed her eyes and hoped for death on the spot to end her misery. The woman, someone you might know, was shocked when she won. Who was she? Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbra_Streisand
Published 12/14/22
"She's so plain...so boring," crowds grumbled as they emptied the stands, leaving Plain Joan alone and embarrassed on the stage. She vowed to never sing again in that town as the memory haunted her throughout her career. If only the people in the crowd knew who she would become and the success she was bound for in that fateful summer concert in 1969. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbra_Streisand
Published 12/13/22
A mysterious factory was producing something no one was allowed to see except for a select few workers. What were they making in there? Atomic weapons? Futuristic cars? After all, Italy's leading automotive designer was involved in something scandalous inside the plant. The answer might surprise you. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barilla_(company)
Published 12/12/22
The crowds watched in amazement as one athlete broke world record after world record. Something like this had never been accomplished before! Who was this athlete and why did they stand out? Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Didrikson_Zaharias
Published 12/11/22
This was Paul Harvey's first examination of a story about child abuse. Young Georgie lived a life of neglect, belonging nowhere and to no one. Little did he know what his life had in store. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
Published 12/10/22
He loved wheeling and dealing and was known as a celebrator of life. Harry was the owner of a very valuable collection and decided to sell his most prize possessions to fund his theatrical interests. Just what was it and why was it so sought after? Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
Published 12/09/22
"A cold, hollow conclusion to a cold, hollow life." John died as one of the richest men in the town, yet no one knew of his riches. In fact, they all remembered him as tattered, grumpy old man. His riches were left for a woman whom he had never met. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balmoral_Castle
Published 12/08/22
Buddy is a reminder to us all that each of us has a place in the world. He was kidnapped at a very young age and because of a particular experience, he was traumatized at the sight of animals for the rest of his life. Tune in for the rest of the story!
Published 12/07/22
The air over Pittsburg, PA was filled with the groans of airplane engines, warning onlookers of what was to come. As the planes rose higher, suddenly their doors opened and thousands of parachutes tumbled through the air. What did these parachutes contain and why were they coming to PA? Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Ruth
Published 12/06/22
When the Baby Ruth candy bar was first launched, marketers came up with the greatest advertising plan to spread the word. They tied parachutes to every bar, piece by piece, and had the bars dropped out of the sky by airplane. The person dropping the candy bars fell in love with flying and pursued a career doing so, eventually dropping something much more monumental on a city, causing ripples through history. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Ruth
Published 12/05/22
Crowds flocked in droves to the stadium to see what they believed would be Babe Ruth's final game. They were right. He would soon retire from baseball for good, bringing the end to a great era. A reporter following the case of Babe's retirement missed the biggest story of his career and the writing opportunity of a lifetime. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
Published 12/04/22
Do you remember Barney the friendly, purple dinosaur? This television series was inspired by a teddy bear of all things. Just how did the idea of Barney go from huggable teddy bear to giant purple and green dinosaur? Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_%26_Friends
Published 12/03/22
For professional athletes, setting records is their life! World records distinguish them from the rest of the athletes, further advancing their careers and making them household names. Listen to some of the greatest baseball records from this point in time and tune in to hear the rest of the story! https://www.baseball-almanac.com/rb_menu.shtml
Published 12/02/22
A single act of kindness forever altered how young Roy would view those who were different from him, for a shopkeeper had given him a free pair of shoes when he walked by barefoot on a cold winter morning. The man's kindness would later inspire Roy to save the lives of 300 orphans. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2002-01-03/html/CREC-2002-01-03-pt1-PgE2526.htm
Published 12/01/22
Barbara was quite young during the Holocaust and nearly escaped death at Auschwitz many times. Grateful for being spared, she dedicated the rest of her life to spreading love so much so that there was no more room for hatred to grow. She invested her time and energy into running a state-of-the-art senior home. Tune in to hear the rest of the story! https://www.delmargardens.com/
Published 11/30/22
The producers recognized a natural, magnetic talent in George that would make him a star. George didn't want to be an actor, but too many people believed in him and he couldn't let them down. The outcome of this project sent his life trajectory hurdling in a completely different direction. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
Published 11/29/22
The robber demanded the bank tellers to pose in embarrassing ways so he could snap their picture and use it as blackmail should they try to identify him to the police. With a trail of breadcrumbs around Texas, authorities were close behind. Surprisingly, the robber knew more about banking operations than the typical criminal. How was this so? Tune in to hear the rest of the story! https://www.nytimes.com/1989/11/12/magazine/the-banker-who-robbed-banks.html
Published 11/24/22
George's health was going downhill fast! As cancer was overtaking his body, doctors searched for a solution, any solution, that would help. When an experimental drug was offered to him, he realized he would be part of a medical revolution. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/ruth-babe
Published 11/23/22
George could hardly believe he was being sent back to the minor leagues. George was off the team because he demanded too much practice time for his status. Finally, he had his big break and his pitching arm started working like a charm! The batters went down swinging! Tune in for the rest of the story! https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/ruth-babe
Published 11/22/22
The newly married couple were deeply in love. During the early stages of their marriage, the husband noticed how accident prone his wife was - a trait he had never noticed before. Knowing this new information, he set out on a mission to patch her wounds. Tune in to hear the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band-Aid
Published 11/21/22
Stranded so far from home, the Italian musicians were terrified of the riotous audience awaiting outside the stage curtain in Brazil. Their conductor, the man everyone came to see, had recently quit and left the group in shambles. How would they save this night and how would they calm the tempest? Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arturo_Toscanini
Published 11/19/22
A sickness took her hearing and eyesight and it seemed like all hope was gone for communicating with young Laura Bridgman. That was, until a lonely townsman approached the girl and spoke to her through signing words on the palm of her hand. He changed her life in that very moment, but little did he or Laura know that she would go on to inspire one of America's most influential minds. Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Bridgman
Published 11/18/22
A woman experiencing tremendous labor pains was taken to see a physician for help. At this point, there was nothing he could do for her, for Mother Nature had taken control. All he could suggest was to chew on the bark of a willow tree. To everyone's surprise, the woman's pain dwindled away! What was this miracle compound and how is it still used today? Tune in for the rest of the story! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspirin
Published 11/17/22