Welcome to Paul Harris Online

After 40+ years hosting radio shows, I retired from broadcasting in 2018 — but I’m still here with multiple posts every week about radio, TV, movies, poker, theater, politics, travel, and more. And don’t miss my list of Movies You Might Not Know.

After 40+ years hosting radio shows, I retired from broadcasting in 2018 — but I’m still here with multiple posts every week about radio, TV, movies, poker, theater, politics, travel, and more. And don’t miss my list of Movies You Might Not Know.

Just One Word

Just One Word

With 100% of my brain cell precincts reporting, there is only one word that summarizes my feelings today.

Before They Start Counting

Before They Start Counting

I’m not making a prediction about the outcome of today’s election, but I have a few last minute observations to share before they start counting ballots.

As I Tweeted

As I Tweeted

Think of everything you’ve done in your life. Add to that everything your nine closest friends have done. The total would still not be as much as Quincy Jones accomplished in a single year.

First Time Early Voter

First Time Early Voter

Here are some observations from my experience on Friday, when I voted early for the first time in my life — including an absolutely insane lawn sign at the polling place.

More Vegas Stories

More Vegas Stories

Here are some stories about how much the Las Vegas strip has changed since I started going there, and about my recent visits to the Neon Museum and Pinball Hall Of Fame.

Halloween Harris Style

Halloween Harris Style

For Halloween, I have re-posted one of the most popular pieces I’ve ever written, from back when my daughter was 7, with details on how to carve a jack o’lantern and the all-important choice of which candy to give away.

Four Random Thoughts

Four Random Thoughts

Quickies about the late Teri Garr, a concern about Brian Williams’ election night coverage for Amazon, advice for a guy on how to impress his girlfriend, and a social media post that made me roll my eyes.

Lower Your Expectations

Lower Your Expectations

While I hope Kamala Harris wins next week’s election, I am keeping my expectations low for what will happen thereafter. Read why you should, too.

Best Thing I’ve Read Today

Best Thing I’ve Read Today

Virginia Heffernan says recent polls show not only good news for Kamala Harris, but also debunk bunk about Hispanics and Black men supporting Trump.

An Editorial Editorial

An Editorial Editorial

The media that covers media has been apoplectic since Jeff Bezos ordered the Washington Post not to publish an endorsement of Kamala Harris. But here’s the big piece of the story they’re missing.

The Sphere

The Sphere

I hadn’t planned to visit The Sphere in Las Vegas, but when a friend said he really wanted to see what it was like, I figured what the hell and agreed to join him. Here’s my review of the experience and the movie shown inside.