Paul Harvey wins: Super Bowl ad tribute to farmers earns praise, nostalgia

"So God made a farmer." — Paul Harvey. Powerful.

— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) February 4, 2013

RAM Trucks used the late, great radio broadcaster Paul Harvey’s famous “So God Made a Farmer” monologue for a powerful tribute ad during the Super Bowl. Viewers were moved — and sorely miss Harvey.

@toddstarnes wow. bud got beat

— 567opositive (@567opositive) February 4, 2013

@toddstarnes Best commercial ever!

— Katie (@imgoofingoff) February 4, 2013

"So God Made A Farmer" Well said. Mr. Paul Harvey. #Timeless

— Blair Garner (@blairgarner) February 4, 2013

Beautiful. Paul Harvey was a nat'l treasure. "@couerfidele: Also LOVE the #GodMadeAFarmer commercial by #DodgeRam" #radiogiant

— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) February 4, 2013

For the win!

Paul Harvey was one of a kind. Brilliant use of "So God made a farmer". Great tribute to the American farmer. Wonderful ad

— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) February 4, 2013

Watch:

@michellemalkin @TwitchyTeam Original audio of Paul Harvey: http://t.co/l9QzZ9GB

— Jimmy Moore (@livinlowcarbman) February 4, 2013

And now you know the rest of the story.