Charles Osgood (1933-2024) American Television writer
American radio and television commentator, writer, and musician. Born as Charles Osgood Wood III, he was raised in New York City before moving to Baltimore at a young age. He attended St. Cecilia High School in Englewood, New Jersey.
Charles Osgood Personal Details |
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Charles Osgood Wood III
January 8, 1933 New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Died | January 23, 2024 (aged 91) Saddle River, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Years active | 1952–2017 |
| Spouses |
Theresa Audette (divorced) |
| Children | 5 |
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| Show | The Osgood File |
| Network | CBS News Radio |
| Country | United States |
| Website | TheOsgoodFile.com |
Charles graduated from Fordham University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. While attending Fordham, Charles volunteered at the university’s FM campus radio station, WFUV. He often played piano between records on his shows and frequently collaborated with other students, including future actor Alan Alda and future producer and director Jack Haley Jr. Immediately after graduating from Fordham, Charles was hired as an announcer by WGMS (AM) and WGMS-FM, a classical music station in Washington, D. C. Shortly after he took the job, he enlisted in the military to be the announcer for the United States Army Band.
On television, Charles joined CBS News in 1971. He was a reporter and served as anchor of the CBS Sunday Night News from 1981 to 1987, co-anchor of the weekday CBS Morning News and frequent news reader on CBS This Morning from 1987 to 1992, as well as occasional anchor of the CBS Afternoon News and the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. Join TELEGRAM
In one of his best-known roles, he hosted CBS News Sunday Morning from April 10, 1994 to September 25, 2016, succeeding the original host Charles Kuralt. He also received awards such as the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1990, the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2004, and the Paul White Award in 2005. On December 21, 2017, Charles retired due to health issues. He died at his home in New Jersey at the age of 91.