Rick Adams formally known as Rick Prosser (credited as DJ Rick) (born 16 October 1971) is an
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television presenter
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and online radio
DJ.
Early career
After attending Bournemouth University, Adams has hosted television and radio shows for a variety of leading networks including
Nickelodeon
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,
Children's BBC
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,
Bravo
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and
ITV
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in the UK on which he presented ''Crazy Cottage'', a kids' game show. He was a co-presenter of
Channel 4
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's ''
The Big Breakfast
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The pro ...
'' in 1996. He has co-hosted
Nickelodeon
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US's ''
Slime Time Live
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'' and
Nickelodeon UK
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telecasts of the US ''
Kid's Choice Awards
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'', which he co-hosted one year with
Whitney Houston
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. In 2002 he co-hosted ''Mission: Paintball'' on Bravo TV
Mission: Paintball
UKGameshows alongside Emily Booth
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Early life
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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 AOL
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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 CBS
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' ''KOL Secret Slumber Party
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'' TV series, ''Dance Revolution
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'' inspired by the hit video game franchise, ''Dance Dance Revolution
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''. The show ran for one season.
Adams was also the voice of Tako Maki on ''Sushi Pack
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'', which aired on Saturdays on CBS before being axed.
The Weather Channel
Adams joined The Weather Channel
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in March 2014 as a freelance reporter primarily for America's Morning Headquarters
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.
References
External links
Rick Adams Official Website
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DJ Rick Adams
MySpace
@djrickadams
Twitter
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1971 births
Living people
English television presenters
English radio DJs
Mass media people from Winchester
Place of birth missing (living people)