Elwood Edwards, known for his soothing voice that announced AOL's 'You've got mail,' played a significant role in familiarizing millions with the internet in the 1990s.
In an interview, Edwards recalled the moment AOL's mail alert caught on, saying, 'At one point they said my voice was heard more than 35 million times a day.'
His iconic phrase, 'You've got mail,' became a staple in homes across America, marking the dawn of a new online communication era as users navigated the internet.
Born on November 6, 1949, Edwards began his broadcasting career in AM radio, eventually becoming a prominent figure in digital communication history with AOL.
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