The Rest of the Story
Allen Poe After Death
by
Read by Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story presents brief, carefully shaped accounts of people and events, often beginning with an intriguing detail before revealing the surprising background behind it. Harvey’s distinctive, measured delivery gives each story the feel of a personal discovery shared directly with the listener.
The program draws on history, biography, and popular lore, tracing unexpected connections and lesser-known turns in familiar lives. Its compact radio storytelling builds toward a final revelation that changes how the opening details are understood. The title’s reference to Edgar Allan Poe suggests a story about the writer after his death.
Warm, suspenseful, and conversational, the series pairs factual storytelling with the satisfying rhythm of a mystery: a question is raised, clues accumulate, and the conclusion supplies the missing piece. Harvey’s voice and signature pauses are central to the experience, making each installment an intimate, self-contained listen.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.