Charles Osgood

Date of Birth: January 8, 1933

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Date of Death: [Leave blank if alive]

Biography

Charles Osgood Wood III, known professionally as Charles Osgood, is an acclaimed American journalist and radio and television commentator. He is best known for his long tenure as the host of CBS News’ “Sunday Morning” program, a role he held from 1994 until his retirement in 2016. Osgood was born in New York City and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Fordham University with a degree in economics and began his broadcasting career at WGMS in Washington, D.C. He joined CBS in 1971 and became known for his distinctive voice and engaging storytelling style. Over the years, Osgood has received numerous awards for his contributions to journalism, including several Emmy Awards and the prestigious Paul White Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association.

5 Interesting Facts about Charles Osgood

1. Charles Osgood played the piano and was a member of the Fordham University band.

2. He succeeded Charles Kuralt as the host of “CBS Sunday Morning.”

3. Osgood is also a published author, having written several books including “Defending Baltimore Against Enemy Attack” and “See You on the Radio.”

4. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the television industry.

5. Osgood has a unique sign-off, “I’ll see you on the radio,” which he used throughout his radio career.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Charles Osgood

1. “Being a reporter is as much a diagnosis as a job description.”

2. “The purpose of the news is to give people the information they need to make informed decisions about their lives, their communities, their societies, and their governments.”

3. “I think the best kind of reporting is when you show people the things you’re talking about, as opposed to just telling them.”

4. “The good thing about radio is that people can listen to it in the car, in their home, on a walk, just about anywhere.”

5. “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”