Paul Andrew Fling

Paul Andrew Fling, one of Sacramento's most recognizable and established radio voice actors and broadcast producers during an incredible half-century career, passed away on April 5 at the age of 67.

A veteran of Sacramento's airwaves for decades, Paul settled in the region in 1987, where he left his mark on nearly every aspect of local radio: directing, producing, copywriting, voice-acting and coaching on-air talent. He worked with several companies over the years, including Bonneville, Entercom and iHeartRadio.

Paul's distinctive baritone can still be heard today with commercials in rotation on Sactown Sports 1140, Mix 96 and KNCI 105.1.

Over the course of his 45-year career, Paul voiced and produced some of Sacramento and California's most memorable radio ads, including previews for numerous concerts, movies and sporting events, as well as campaigns for Mel Rapton Honda, Haggin Oaks Golf Course, Paramount Equity Mortgage, the Roseville Auto Mall, and dozens of other businesses.

Born in Washington, D.C., in 1958 to a father who worked for NASA and a homemaker mother, Paul's family later relocated to Southern California, where he attended high school in Palos Verdes. Upon graduation, he broke the news to his father that, instead of enrolling in college, he would pursue a career in broadcasting.

Paul kept his word. He began studying the craft of radio in Hollywood. In 1978, he got his first break in live radio and began following the work to all corners of the state: KSLY/KUNA in San Luis Obispo, KBOS in Fresno, and KFMI in Eureka.

His first job in Sacramento was with the Brown Organization in 1987, whose Old Sacramento offices powered several Northern California frequencies. Eventually, Paul joined Entercom, where he spent 19 years overseeing all aspects of non-musical on-air audio - collaborating with voice actors, hosts, reporters and engineers to create thousands of successful radio campaigns. From 2016 to 2020, he served as director of radio production at iHeartRadio, before concluding his career at Bonneville, where he proudly worked until his final days.

Paul never wavered in his devotion to life as a Radio Man.

When he wasn't working, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, sons and grandchildren. He also made a home for several dogs, cats, reptiles - even a 10-foot boa constrictor named Victor. On weekends, you'd find Paul relaxing with a cold beer, listening to the Rolling Stones, Motorhead, and that good old-time rock 'n' roll.

Paul Fling is survived by his wife, Debbie Miller; his son James Hutcheson-Fling, wife Amanda Hutcheson-Fling, and their four children: Jacen, Hailey, Joshua, and Marcus; his son Mike Hutcheson-Fling and partner Allie Vasilakis; his stepson Nick Miller and wife Sami Gallegos; stepson Chris Miller and wife Kim Henderson; and stepson Mike Miller, wife Amy Vy, and their daughter, Evie Miller.

In lieu of flowers, please listen to the radio - and turn it up loud.