The Rest of the Story

Hooligan Former Prince of Austria and Civil War Vet

English · Essays & Short Works, History, Biography & Autobiography

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.

The program blends historical anecdotes, biographical sketches, and curious episodes from everyday life. Each story builds toward a final connection or twist, making the act of listening a gradual discovery rather than a straightforward recitation of facts.

In this selection, the title points to a story about a hooligan who was a former prince of Austria and a Civil War veteran. Harvey’s calm narration and the program’s compact storytelling style make the surprising turn at the heart of each account its central pleasure.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.