The Rest of the Story
And Son Encouraged Each Other to Be Lawyers
by
Read by Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story turns brief accounts of people, events, and familiar bits of history into compact radio narratives, often ending with a revealing connection or detail that changes how the story is understood. Harvey’s distinctive delivery—measured, conversational, and rich with pauses—makes the narration feel like a personal introduction to a little-known piece of the past.
The program is built around a single storyteller rather than a cast of dramatic characters. Each installment presents a self-contained story, moving from an intriguing circumstance toward its concluding revelation. The title supplied here points to a story about a son and his father encouraging one another to become lawyers.
Its appeal lies in the combination of accessible storytelling and a final turn of perspective. Harvey’s calm, recognizable voice gives these short historical and human-interest accounts an intimate, reflective tone, making the program well suited to listeners who enjoy concise stories with an unexpected “rest” to discover.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.