Charles Osgood Announces Retirement From Radio, End Of 'The Osgood Files'

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Just two weeks after announcing that he'd signed a new contract with WESTWOOD ONE to continue with the long-running radio feature (NET NEWS 12/6), CHARLES OSGOOD announced WEDNESDAY that he will be ending "THE OSGOOD FILE" at the end of the next week.

Health issues are the reason OSGOOD gave for ending the daily commentary, which has been airing for 50 years.  He retired from his television hosting duties on "CBS SUNDAY MORNING" last year.

A statement from OSGOOD said, "Thanks to you, my valued affiliates, clients, and friends, I recently reached nearly fifty years of THE OSGOOD FILE by announcing a renewal with WESTWOOD ONE. Although I was very much looking forward to continuing to see you on the radio, unfortunately my health and doctors will now not allow it. So I will retire from THE OSGOOD FILE and radio at the end of the year with great appreciation for all the success we've had together. I wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR, and the best of everything in 2018."

After 50 years, Charles Osgood retiring from radio... https://t.co/PXYkLr42Fh pic.twitter.com/Xh5Gqlm0Tj

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) December 21, 2017

Radio Legend Charles Osgood announces his retirement effective the end of next week. A lifelong @wcbs880 talent, cherished friend and colleague. A storyteller without equal. We honor you Charlie!!! pic.twitter.com/vqqlnk8gwb

— Tim Scheld (@TimScheld) December 21, 2017

A huge loss: Charles Osgood, with us for fifty years on @WCBS880, has announced (via Westwood One) that for health reasons, he'll no longer see us on the radio as of the new year. Best wishes to a giant who's been an inspiration to generations of storytellers.

— Alex Silverman (@AlexSilverman) December 20, 2017

Radio Legend Charles Osgood announces his retirement effective the end of next week. A lifelong @wcbs880 talent, cherished friend and colleague. A storyteller without equal. We honor you Charlie!!! pic.twitter.com/vqqlnk8gwb

— Tim Scheld (@TimScheld) December 21, 2017

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