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Charles Osgood (1933-2024) Newscaster, author. Charles Osgood was born in Manhattan, New York, and died in Saddle River, New Jersey.  He was a graduate of Fordham University.

Full Name

Charles Osgood Wood III

Locations

Bronx•New York

Author's Timeline

1933

Birth

Charles Osgood Wood III was born in Manhattan, New York, on January 8, 1933.

1954

Other Life Event

Mr. Osgood graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, with a bachelor of science degree in economics in 1954.

1979

Literary Work

Nothing Could Be Finer Than a Crisis That Is Minor in the Morning
Holt, Rinehart & Winston
0030476461 / 978-0030476464
Commentary

1981

Literary Work

There’s Nothing That I Wouldn’t Do If You Would Be My POSSLQ
Henry Holt and Company
0030576679 / 978-0030576676
Commentary

1988

Literary Work

Osgood on Speaking: How to Think on Your Feet Without Falling on Your Face
William Morrow and Company
0688067131 / 978-0688067137
Humor

1991

Literary Work

The Osgood Files
G. P. Putnam's Sons
0399135693 / 978-0399135699
Commentary

1999

Literary Work

See You On The Radio
Putnam Adult
0399145427 / 978-0399145421
Collection of essays

2004

Literary Work

Defending Baltimore Against Enemy Attack
Hyperion
1401300235 / 978-1401300234
Memoir

2008

Literary Work

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House
Hachette Books
1401322298 / 978-1401322298
Humor

2024

Death

Charles Osgood died at his home in Saddle River, New Jersey, on January 23, 2024.

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