Adam Wade, 87 - R.I.P.

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Diner

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Jul 9, 2022, 4:19:37 PM7/9/22
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As a singer, he had three top ten hits in 1961. 
As an actor, he had a long list of credits on TV and stage. 
And as a scientist, he worked as a lab assistant to Dr. Jonas Salk on the polio vaccine - an accomplishment that landed him a spot as the central character on a 1960 episode of "To Tell the Truth."
But to people like me who grew up watching game shows in the 1970s, he will always be remembered as the suave, smiling host of "Musical Chairs" (CBS, June 1975 - October 1975). A mediocre format, alas, but he was an excellent host. 
After the show quickly flopped, he never got a second chance to be an emcee. But his place in history as the first African-American game show host is secure.


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Adam Wade
Friday, July 8, 2022 at 10:35 PM
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our husband, father, brother, friend, Adam Wade. Arrangements are being made for his memorial and we will keep you updated; it is a great loss for everyone who knew and loved him.
Please keep our family in your prayers.
With deep sorrow,
The Wade Family ❤

Mark Jeffries

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Jul 9, 2022, 6:55:10 PM7/9/22
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Well, he did. The long-running PBS series "Black Journal" (aka "Tony Brown's Journal") had in the 1975-76 season a quiz segment called "Can You Dig It?" originally hosted by Nipsey Russell. He was unable to continue the segment and was replaced by Mr. Wade. The segment was dropped after that season, but Mr. Wade did get to host a game show segment after "Musical Chairs."

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Diner

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Jul 9, 2022, 7:17:28 PM7/9/22
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Wow, that's news to me! Thanks.

Brad Beam

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Jul 9, 2022, 7:25:28 PM7/9/22
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For anyone who wants to hear “Search for Tomorrow” legend Mary Stuart try her best with “Country Roads,” it’s at the end of Round 1. (It’s not as bad as some versions I’ve heard at tailgates in Morgantown.)


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On Jul 9, 2022, at 19:17, Diner <bway...@gmail.com> wrote:

Wow, that's news to me! Thanks.

Bob Jersey

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Jul 10, 2022, 12:10:09 PM7/10/22
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"Musical Chairs," Wiki said, was produced at CBS Studio 50... the Ed!     B

Brad Beam, to Diner and Mark Jeffries, in part, July 9th:

Kevin M.

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Jul 10, 2022, 7:58:47 PM7/10/22
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Hollywood Reporter posted a nice obit 


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