Charles Osgood - Definition and Overview

Charles Osgood (born January 8, 1933) is a radio and television commentator in the United States. His daily program, The Osgood File has been broadcast on the CBS Radio Network since 1971.

Osgood was born in New York. He graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1954 with a major in economics. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1990.

Osgood also writes a bi-weekly syndicated newspaper column, and has written four books. On television, Osgood hosts CBS Sunday Morning. He has also anchored the CBS Sunday Night News and the CBS Morning News.

Among his personal trademarks are his bow tie and his tendency to deliver his commentaries in verse.

External link

• Radio Hall of Fame (http://www.radiohof.org/news/charlesosgood.html)