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Charles Osgood

NativeJax — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 14:26:36 GMT

I am really surprised no post here this morning. I have to say CBS Sunday Morning is a show I rarely miss. I watch very little TV but on Sunday mornings it has been a staple. I hope they keep the same theme for the show and am thrilled they selected Jane Pauley as successor.

He seems like a very happy person, I hope that he and his wife enjoy the retirement.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 14:30:22 GMT

I too love CBS Sunday Morning. Charles Osgood is such a calm, dignified gentleman. I think that it's good news about Jane Pauley, I always enjoyed her when she filled in, and don't you love Mo Rocca ??

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NativeJax — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 14:52:01 GMT

I do like Mo Rocca:-)

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number one queen — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 14:54:17 GMT

I too will miss him, he had such great topics and delivered them with grace . I shall have to check out the radio show.

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karenann55 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 14:58:48 GMT

One of my favorite weekly shows. I've learned so much about things I never really thought about.

His song toward the end brought a tear to my eye. Such a sweet man.

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151949 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:12:06 GMT

I am so happily retired that I am always glad to see anyone reach retirement. I hope he has a long and happy one.

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meallen616 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:12:52 GMT

Charles Osgood,

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meallen616 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:14:28 GMT

Jane Pauley,

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Perkup — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:19:16 GMT

I try never to miss this most interesting show. Loved Charles Osgood on it - a perfect fit. A calm, dignified man on what was usually a calm, dignified, interesting show. I especially watch for the end of year show when they pay tribute to all those who have passed during the year.

My jury is still out on Jane Pauley. Frankly I prefer a male host, but we'll see how it goes. Just not a great fan of female television hosts.

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Havarti — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:20:37 GMT

I missed Charles Kuralt when he left and I will miss Charles Osgood, too. It is even sadder because Charles Osgood did not want to leave – he was pushed out. He did a good job of refusing to say he was “stepping down” or “retiring” or any other reference that made it look like it was his choice.

Both men had a slow, deep, almost melodic voice that was soothing and relaxing to hear. I have a hard time with Jane Pauley’s voice…she uses her “professional” voice on air rather than her natural voice and that bothers me. It strikes me as phony, even affected, and as a result less credible in a way; I find a natural voice to be more sincere. I am sure she is a delightful person in real life and totally trustworthy. Sorry, it is just an idiosyncrasy of mine. I would have liked Harry Smith or Mo Rocca…even Steve Hartman would have been good. They all have calm yet distinctive voices that pull you into the stories they tell.

I didn’t see Steve Hartman do a tribute today, did I miss it? If not, that is odd because he is a regular. I also thought Bill Geist would have a small taped segment and I didn’t see him either. Maybe I was walking the dog when they came on.

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circles — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:23:37 GMT

I always tune into that show every Sunday....unfortunately..I fell asleep and didn't wake up till almost 11am...I am so dang mad at myself....I had been watching their NEws....heard them show C.O. and there was going to be an interview...then I remembered nothing till I woke....

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NativeJax — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:30:41 GMT

@Perkup

How do you know Jane Pauley's real voice?

Anyway, I think those you listed would be all great but I like they chose Jane just as well. I am sure it was a coveted position and many others would have loved the spot.

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MathisFan — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:33:06 GMT

@Havarti wrote:
I missed Charles Kuralt when he left and I will miss Charles Osgood, too. It is even sadder because Charles Osgood did not want to leave – he was pushed out. He did a good job of refusing to say he was “stepping down” or “retiring” or any other reference that made it look like it was his choice.

Both men had a slow, deep, almost melodic voice that was soothing and relaxing to hear. I have a hard time with Jane Pauley’s voice…she uses her “professional” voice on air rather than her natural voice and that bothers me. It strikes me as phony, even affected, and as a result less credible in a way; I find a natural voice to be more sincere. I am sure she is a delightful person in real life and totally trustworthy. Sorry, it is just an idiosyncrasy of mine. I would have liked Harry Smith or Mo Rocca…even Steve Hartman would have been good. They all have calm yet distinctive voices that pull you into the stories they tell.

I didn’t see Steve Hartman do a tribute today, did I miss it? If not, that is odd because he is a regular. I also thought Bill Geist would have a small taped segment and I didn’t see him either. Maybe I was walking the dog when they came on.

Bill Geist did have a small segment but I didn't see Steve Hartman.

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MathisFan — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:37:04 GMT

I so wish they had chosen Lee Cowan to replace Charles Osgood. He subbed many times for CO and always did an excellent job.

Seems as if Jane Pauley just came in and took over. Don't think she's nearly as personable as Lee Cowan.

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Havarti — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:40:22 GMT

@NativeJax

Jane Pauley & David Letterman are buddies and they both grew up in Indiana. She would appear on his show often. When she was on his show he kidded her about using that “other voice” and she explained she was trained to talk that way because of her Midwestern accent. She talked in her regular voice for a while on that show and I found it much nicer and more sincere sounding than her trained voice. It is not meant to be a slam on her personally; there are others with that same “professional” voice that I find off-putting. It is just a quirk of mine that I prefer the more real approach.

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Havarti — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:45:22 GMT

@MathisFan

Thanks for letting me know you saw Bill Geist. I saw his son, Willie Geist but must have missed his dad. Glad to hear he did pay tribute to CO.

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Vivian — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:51:26 GMT

I have watched this program from the beginning, from Charles Kurault to Charles Osgood. I had hoped Anthony Mason would take over the host slot but I wish Jane Pauley the best. The program is interesting, intellectual, funny, and beautiful...one of the few intelligent programs on network television.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 16:10:48 GMT

Didn't Jane get pushed out of the Today Show for a younger woman ?? I seem to remember she was shoved out to make room for Katie Couric. Does anyone else remember this or am I nuts ?? In any event I think Jane will do a great job.

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ritasNo1Fan — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 16:57:03 GMT

I am NOT a fan of Mo Rocca. If he is there, I change channels. Everytime I've seen him, he acted like he was trying to be cute or funny.

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 17:05:16 GMT

Did you see his chateau in the south of France? I think he'll be doing just fine - will miss him too, but like Jane Pauley also. His home was just beautiful!