– Longtime CBS Sunday Morning host Charles Osgood dies at age
– Charles Osgood, host of CBS Sunday Morning, passes away at 91.
Charles Osgood, Host of “CBS Sunday Morning”, Passes Away at 91
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LONDON – Charles Osgood, the beloved host of “CBS Sunday Morning” for over two decades, has sadly passed away at the age of 91. Osgood had been living with dementia prior to his death, according to CBS News.
A Legendary Career at CBS News
Osgood dedicated 45 years of his life to CBS News before retiring in 2016. During his time as the host of “Sunday Morning,” the show experienced some of its highest ratings in three decades. It even received the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Morning Program on three separate occasions. Surpassing the tenure of the show’s original host, Charles Kuralt, Osgood became an iconic figure in the world of morning television.
Jane Pauley, who took over hosting duties after Osgood’s retirement, expressed her admiration for him, saying, “Watching him at work was a masterclass in communicating. I’ll still think to myself, ‘How would Charlie say it?’, trying to capture the elusive warmth and intelligence of his voice and delivery. I expect I’ll go on trying.”
Rand Morrison, the longtime executive producer of “Sunday Morning,” shared his thoughts on Osgood’s passing, stating, “To say there’s no one like Charles Osgood is an understatement. He embodied the heart and soul of ‘Sunday Morning.’ His signature bow tie, his poetry… just his presence was special for the audience, and for those of us who worked with him.”
A Career Filled with Achievements
In 1967, Osgood became an anchor-reporter for WCBS NewsRadio 88 in New York, where he played a key role in the station’s transition into an all-news outlet. His journey eventually led him to CBS News, where he launched the popular radio-news segment, “The Osgood File,” which aired from 1971 to 2017. These audio vignettes were heard four times each weekday morning across various stations in the United States. Osgood would often bid his listeners farewell with his signature line, “I’ll see you on the radio.” He was also known for his belief in the power of brevity, often saying, “Short words, short sentences, short paragraphs. There’s nothing that can’t be improved by making it shorter and better.”
A Cherished Family Man
Charles Osgood is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jean Crafton, and his five children: Kathleen Wood Griffis, Kenneth Winston Wood, Anne-E Wood, Emily J. Wood, and Jamie Wood. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Ann, and his brother, Ken. Osgood’s first marriage to Theresa Audette ended in divorce after 16 years.
In conclusion, the world has lost a true television icon in Charles Osgood. His warm and intelligent presence on “CBS Sunday Morning” resonated with viewers for over two decades. As we remember his remarkable career and contributions to the industry, his legacy will undoubtedly live on.
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1. Longtime CBS Sunday Morning host Charles Osgood dies at age
2. CBS Sunday Morning host Charles Osgood passes away at age.
