A Farewell Toast to Charles Osgood

by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Posted: February 3, 2024

A tribute to the journalist and long-time host of CBS Sunday Morning…

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This morning I am mourning
knowing Charles Osgood died.
Uncle Charlie’s been a good and faithful friend.
His “Sunday Morning” program
both informed and entertained.
And his “Osgood Files” helped our minds ascend.

I never would meet Charlie,
but my neighbor Dave Ross did.
In fact, Dave was his go-to substitute.
Chuck’s witty commentaries
would inspire what Dave did.
Osgood was more than good. He was astute.

I loved his little pithy rhymes
that never did grow old.
This bow-tied grandpa played piano, too.
I’ll miss that warm infectious smile
he shared with faithful fans.

So, thank you, Uncle Charlie, here’s to you!

Peace to your memory!

Check out this wonderful video tribute from Jane Pauley (his successor as host of CBS Sunday Morning):

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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.

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