Paul Harvey Estate Sues Paramount Over Unauthorized Voice Use

The estate of the late radio broadcaster Paul Harvey has filed a federal lawsuit against Paramount Global for using a 90-second excerpt from Harvey's 2008 monologue "Gas Crisis" without permission in the Season 1 finale of the Taylor Sheridan series "Landman." The estate alleges that Paramount not only used the copyrighted audio clip without authorization but also edited it to falsely suggest Harvey supported the oil industry, whereas the original monologue criticized government fossil fuel policies and advocated for alternative energy sources. Jaime Wolf, lead attorney for Harvey’s estate, emphasized that the segment was misrepresented to align with pro-oil industry themes, distorting Harvey's legacy and misleading viewers. The lawsuit, filed in New York federal court, demands removal of the audio clip from the show and seeks financial compensation. Attempts by the estate to resolve the issue with Paramount since March have reportedly gone unanswered. This legal challenge adds to ongoing pressures on Paramount amid broader industry and political scrutiny.