Cedric Adams

Cedric Adams (May 27, 1902 – February 18, 1961) was an American broadcaster, well known in the Midwestern United States from the 1930s until his death. He was inducted into the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting's Hall of Fame in 2002. Throughout the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, Adams was the "best known voice" in the upper Midwest.[1]

Cedric Adams
BornMay 27, 1902
Adrian, Minnesota, US
DiedFebruary 18, 1961
Minneapolis Minnesota, US
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of Minnesota
OccupationReporter/Radio Personality
Known forBroadcast celebrity in the Mid-west
Spouse(s)Bernice Lenont
ChildrenDavid, Cedric Jr., Stephen

Personal

Adams was born in Adrian, Minnesota, and raised in Magnolia, Minnesota.[2] He attended Central High School in Minneapolis.[3]

Career

Adams began his career in radio in 1931 where he played a small dramatic role on WCCO Minneapolis/Saint Paul. His first newscast for WCCO was made in September 1934. He later reported the news and hosted programs such as "Stairway to Stardom", "The Phillips 66 Talent Parade", and "Dinner at the Adams'", while at the same time contenting to write for his daily newspaper column and performing for 20 radio shows each week.[1]

On January 2, 1950, Adams began a five-minute Monday-Friday commentary on CBS radio.[2]

Death

Adams died on February 18, 1961, at the age of 58.[1]

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References
  1. "Cedric Adams". Pavek Museum. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  2. "Cedric Adams Opens New Netwrok Series Over KWKH This Week". The Times. Louisiana, Shreveport. January 1, 1950. p. 34. Retrieved April 11, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Brandt, S. (2013-07-03). "Central alums mark alma mater's centennial". Star Tribune. Minneapolis-St. Paul. Retrieved 2020-05-24.


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