Feb 26, 1919 – Apr 26, 2005
Mason Adams, born on Feb 26, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Apr 26, 2005 in Manhattan, New York.
Obituary
NEW YORK (AP) - Mason Adams, known for his Emmy-nominated role on the television series "Lou Grant" and as the voice behind the Smucker's jelly commercials, died Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 86.
Adams died of natural causes, said his daughter, Betsy.
His distinctive, often fatherly voice was first heard in 1940s and 1950s radio serials, including "Batman" and "Pepper Young's Family." But he did not achieve fame until being cast as Charlie Hume in "Lou Grant," a spin-off of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" that ran from 1977 to 1982.
Adams earned three Emmy nominations for his work on the series.
He had small roles in several films, including "F/X" (1986) and "Houseguest" (1995), and worked steadily on stage in his later years. His last theater role was in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "The Man Who Had All the Luck" in 2002.
He was also famous for his work in television commercials for J.M. Smucker Co., voicing the tag-line "With a name like Smucker's, it has to be good."
Adams was born in Brooklyn and received his master's degree from the University of Wisconsin.
Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press
This man's voice alone had more character in it than a roomful of screen actors. His voice on episodes of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater were Hall Of Fame worthy.
Mark James Meli
February 05, 2018 | Rochester, NY
Mason Adams is one of the reasons I have been in radio for 54 years. I knew that acting and radio was important to him and it is to me as well. Every time I hear his voice and style I just know how much he made me feel to go forward. I just heard this morning Intersantum in which he played the lead.... one were he heard the voice of the dummy in his head. He had killed the man who was the ventriloquist and the dummy was still alive. A must hear show from 1949.... I was 3 at the time! Could be...
Bob Becker
February 26, 2017 | Grand Rapids, MI
Just watched son in law for the 100th time, enjoyed Mr. Adams character, I have always enjoyed all his work.
A Fan From WV
November 12, 2016 | Charleston, WV
To the Adams family I offer my sincerest condolences, whatever Mason meant to the public, is never as much as he meant to you. All I can say is we were fortunate just to know him as an actor; you knew him as husband father etc, these are life's greatest roles. I will remember him and you, in my prayers........God bless
Kevin Pomaville
November 07, 2016 | Camp Verde, AZ
Mr Adam was a phenomenal human being,i spent a lot of time with him and everyday was special he had so much knowledge of everything such an Intelligent man . Watching him on Lou Grant is nothing compared to knowing him in person and i would cherished those memories and his wife Margo and their children will always have a special place in my heart .
Linda Cummings Mc Phie
August 31, 2016 | Port Of Spain Trinidad
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Harry Simpson
April 30, 2016 | Buckeye, AZ
loved him on lou grant.
but him on radio was just great ,
r. i. p.
thomas williams
February 07, 2015 | NC
The Adams family, eventho it have been a while, to you it seem as yesterday. But always remember those wonderful times you had togather. And very soon this earth will be transform back into a paradise where we will welcome back our love ones. but for now we have this hope. And we have this comfort that is found in Isaiah41:13, Matthew 5;5 keep them close to you.And always pray. this have help me so much.Stay close to GOD.
Carr
April 18, 2013 | FL
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lori Houchins
April 11, 2011 | AZ