Charles Osgood Movies

Pinehurst is alternately referred to as the "Capital of Golf" and the "St. Andrews of American Golf." Built in what was once a rather rustic area of North Carolina, this golf retreat has long been a favorite place to play for both amateurs and professionals. Older footage shows such legendary players as Ben Hogan on the course. Narrator Charles Osgood interviews both Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer about their special affection for Pinehurst and their views on recent changes made to its facilities and to the way the resort is run. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide

This film is part four in a five-part series on scientific developments of the 20th century. Charles Osgood, host of the Sunday Morning television program, serves as narrator of the production. In no field have the advancements of science been more dramatic than in technology. A century that started with the fledgling use of electricity has ended with amazing applications of that force. Some of the giant figures in the technology field are profiled. Computers, the mass media, aviation, and the automobile are among the topics covered in this fascinating look at a century of radical technological change. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide

This PBS documentary takes a look at the age-old quest of humans to understand themselves. The study of human behavior and the workings of the mind have been a subject of fascination since humans became conscious of themselves. All cultures have stories to explain human motivation. The modern scientific age has had its own ways of analyzing human psychology. The debate continues on the roles played by genetics and environmental influences. This video examines some popular theories of recent origin, from psychoanalysis, to behaviorism, to chemical treatments, to controlling mental imbalances. The film features case studies and experiments, presenting the latest research on the brain and the mind. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide