CircleSeven 1955 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Longtime voiceover artist Doug Paul passed away last Tuesday from heart failure resulting from pulmonary fibrosis. He was 59. His notable work was during the 80s & 90s, when he was the leading voiceover of the Tribune Broadcasting stations, including WGN, WPIX & KTLA. And just recently, he was the VO of Katz Broadcasting's diginet Grit. Some of his other work included KNSD, Peachtree TV, and several radio imaging & advertisements including Jos. A. Bank. Sad that another part of my childhood has gone away. May he rest in peace. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 When he started doing Jos. A. Bank, I couldn't believe it. But there he was. Very sad to hear that. He died kind of young, too. Our best wishes to Doug's family and friends during this...very difficult time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
channel2 979 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 He was KWGN at one time too. RIP. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2416 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Aw man. "From New York, this is the Channel 11 News at 10:00. With Kaity Tong, Jack Cafferty, Sal Marchiano Sports and Mr. G Weather." "From Chicago's Very Own, this is WGN News at 9:00." "This is the emmy-award winning KTLA News at 10:00." "From KWGN-TV Denver's 2, the Mile High City's only primetime newscast. With Dave Young, Beverly Weaver, Al Fogleman with Weather and Jim Conrad with Sports. This is Channel 2 News." RIP to Mr. Paul. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 God...just so sad. RIP Doug Paul. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2429 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I'll never forget his 'full macho' voice for WGN's awesome 7pm movie promos pre-WB...he was a unique voice and will definitely be missed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 526 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 292 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I'll never forget his 'full macho' voice for WGN's awesome 7pm movie promos pre-WB...he was a unique voice and will definitely be missed. Here's one of them for Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey (plus a KTLA promo) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDonP1 118 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I remembered Doug Paul's voice when he was the voice of Tribune Stations--including Chicago's WGN--as well as the voice of Dallas/Fort Worth's KTXA 21. May he rest in peace. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFTV Channel 9 80 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Wow! So sad. Rest in Peace. I remember when he did the voiceover for WXGL 107.3 The Eagle in the Tampa Bay area a few years ago. He also did voiceover for WTOG back in the 90s. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 "From KHOU-TV Houston, The Spirit of Texas... This is 11 News. With Steve Smith, Marlene McClinton, Dr. Neil Frank with Weather, and Giff Nelsen on Sports. 11 News at Ten." Doug Paul was the voice for KHOU from 1991-97. Rest in Peace DP, and Godspeed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMaster 226 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Doug Paul was one of the best VOs, no question about it. RIP Doug. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Sad to hear the news. Never knew his name but did know his work. Very talented man. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 RIP Doug. Seems like some of our best VO talents have died far too soon. Chris Clausen, Brian James, Chuck Conners... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 233 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 RIP Doug. Seems like some of our best VO talents have died far too soon. Chris Clausen, Brian James, Chuck Conners... Have to agree with that fact. Other than the Jos. A Bank spots (which until seeing the original post I was unaware that was him) I didn't hear much of his work but that hit me since my parents turn 59 this year. Definitely far too young to pass on. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-169305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnya2k6 171 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 "From Chicago's Very Own, this is WGN News at 9:00." "This is the emmy-award winning KTLA News at 10:00." I think that was Ron Boltz doing KTLA, not Doug. Also...wasn't it "Chicago's Very Own Nine O'Clock News"? And most of you don't know this, but Doug also did some work for World Championship Wrestling in the mid-'90s (especially those "Be Fair To Flair" promos during Ric Flair's "retirement" angle). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15605-voiceover-artist-doug-paul-has-passed-away/#findComment-170637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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