Cedric Adams

Cedric Adams
Born	May 27, 1902 Adrian, Minnesota
Died	February 18, 1961 Minneapolis Minnesota
Cause of death	Heart Failure
Residence	Edina, Minnesota
Nationality	American
Education	University of Minnesota
Occupation	Reporter/Radio Personality
Known for	Broadcast celebrity in the Mid-west
Spouse(s)	Bernice Lenont
Children	David, Cedric Jr., Stephen

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.

Adams was born in Adrian, Minnesota, and raised in Magnolia, Minnesota.

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.

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

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

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