Paul Harvey: The Rest of the Story

Horse with Deformed Leg, Won 1971 Preakness

English · Essays & Short Works

Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story presents brief, carefully shaped accounts of people and events, often revealing an unexpected detail that changes how a familiar story is understood. Harvey’s distinctive delivery—measured, conversational, and rich with pauses—guides each piece toward its concluding revelation.

This installment’s title points to a horse with a deformed leg that won the 1971 Preakness Stakes. The program’s appeal lies in the contrast between an unusual circumstance and a surprising outcome, told in the compact, narrative style that made Harvey’s broadcasts recognizable.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.