Charles Osgood: Baltimore boy

Veteran broadcaster and longtime "Sunday Morning" host Charles Osgood, who died January 23, 2024 at age 91, was a storyteller of the highest caliber. In this remembrance originally broadcast May 23, 2004, Osgood recalls his youth in Baltimore, and how the war years, and the wonder of radio, shaped his world view.
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[@Indygo24]

You all did a wonderful job remembering Mr. Osgood today. 👍🏾👍🏾❤️

[@brothergaryii]

He was a great man and will be sorely missed.

[@lisamann8521]

I totally love that you guys made the entire show, a tribute to Mr Osgood. I remember him from being with CBS, and how easily he could spin a rhyme, and also that he always wore such beautiful ties. What I didn't know but learned today, was how much more there was to him than being a great newscaster/commentator/poet laureate. If only we could all live even half the life that he did! Thanks CBS for today's tribute to Charles!

[@fletchkeilman2205]

I'll.miss listening to him on the radio

[@ilovephotography1254]

Farewell Charles, may your spirit be with us all on Sunday Mornings🌄🌅🌇🌞

[@AmericanTeacher-USA]

He was SUCH a cute little boy ! ❤

[@Undertaker3041]

I’ll see you on the radio 😢

[@cherylharewood6125]

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[@LM...]

Watching now...Already 🥺. A beautiful tribute. ❤

[@christopherwesterberg8555]

RIP Charles Osgood

[@johngreco3344]

I sure miss him . . .😥

[@hillaryroberts3623]

What a thoughtful, heartfelt tribute! Charles Osgood was beloved to my entire softer news watching family. Tyou for the decades of kind, classy reporting.

[@seanshortall3983]

Class act

[@DJcystrom]

He will be missed! Thoughts and prayers.

[@barbarawinters6844]

Oh, I shall miss him.

[@steveconn]

It was also said they based Baltimore drama The Wire on his early life. RIP endearing Charlie.

[@barbaratibbets8643]

What a great tribute to Charlie. RIP.

[@passionateherbs8183]

I always thought he had a nice voice, speaking and singing, but his sister! WOW What a beautiful voice!

[@mililaniman]

Charles Osgood was a superb storyteller. This piece is proof of his journalistic acumen.

[@Mindfreeingme]

Been watching this show since almost day one. R.I.P.😢

[@tobechukwuolumba7337]

He was a top hat in playing a piano. He will be missed.

[@CroiaCallahan]

What a lovely tribute.

[@stacystoltz8722]

❤🎉😊😊😊👋😎📺🎂😎✌🏼👋😎🎵

[@thisguy73]

Such a simpler time at the homestead. I know technology has improved a lot of things and made us more efficient but the brain had time to rest back then. And creativity came from yourself not a little computer in your hand.

[@libertyann439]

How wonderful! He and Mary Anne made a great team😂

[@SanFelipeCreek]

CBS Sunday Morning hasn't been the same since 2016 . Charles Osgood is a class act 🎀🌞

[@stacystoltz8722]

Peaceful ✌🏼

[@bbygrlpt2]

Wow such a beautiful life! 🥹💖

[@sheafan1971]

Charles Osgood 100% Legebd

[@sueleslie9570]

A lovely man ❤

[@CClearly0]

Thanks Charlie, Godspeed 🙏🏼💚

[@douglashardy3408]

I really wish I could live back in the 40s watch this like watching the movie a Christmas story does something to me seemed so simple so exciting so happy I grew up watching Osgood his voice makes me think of those old days he is going to be missed ❤️

[@Lostlove1930]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@themarquisharris]

Ill see you on the radio ... in the next life. ❤🎀

[@fleece192]

Wow. Can’t believe I came across this.. one of the best

[@MrCgon3188]

How beautiful. I will miss you.

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

Im 56 now, but as long as I can think back good or bad news, I always felt good about the way Osgood told the story. If it was bad news, he always had a truthful way of giving me the hang in there and make the best of the situation. Think positive.

[@johlae]

Great story ❤

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

I really loved this story!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jayizzett]

He didn’t recognize Baltimore once he got back