Rick Adams formally known as Rick Prosser (credited as DJ Rick) (born 16 October 1971) is an English

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and online radio DJ. In 2024 he received an Emmy for his series 'Virtually Rick' on

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Early career

After attending Bournemouth University, Adams has hosted television and radio shows for a variety of leading networks including

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, Children's BBC,

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and ITV in the UK on which he presented ''Crazy Cottage'', a kids' game show. He was a co-presenter of

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's ''

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'' in 1996. He has co-hosted

US's '' Slime Time Live'' and

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telecasts of the US '' Kid's Choice Awards'', which he co-hosted one year with

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. In 2002 he co-hosted ''Mission: Paintball'' on Bravo TVMission: Paintball
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Radio KOL

Rick Adams hosted Radio KOL, the first ever live radio show for children aged 6–15 approximately, broadcast on

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. He entertained listeners with guest celebrities visiting the show and a variety of games including MooBaa, where Rick will give a guest 30 seconds to guess whether an animal he names is a cow (by saying Moo) or a sheep (by saying Baa). On 23 November 2007, Rick announced that AOL was planning to cancel Radio KOL and on 28 November 2007, Radio KOL presented its final show. A petition set up by loyal fans was signed by over 500 fans, listeners, KOL Staff and celebrities, however on 13 February 2008, AOL discontinued all of its live video streams.

CBS Saturday morning

During the 2006-07 television season, Rick Adams hosted

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' '' KOL Secret Slumber Party'' TV series, ''

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'' inspired by the hit video game franchise, ''

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''. The show ran for one season. Adams was also the voice of Tako Maki on ''

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'', which aired on Saturdays on CBS before being axed.

The Weather Channel

Adams joined

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in March 2014 as a freelance reporter primarily for America's Morning Headquarters.

References

External links

Rick Adams Official Website
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DJ Rick Adams
MySpace
@djrickadams
Twitter {{DEFAULTSORT:Adams, Rick 1971 births Living people English television presenters English radio DJs Mass media people from Winchester Place of birth missing (living people) Alumni of Bournemouth University