Biography
Adam Hill Gilbert, born William Dudley Gilbert in Culpeper, Virginia, in 1935, left Duke University at the end of his sophomore year to enroll with The Pasadena Playhouse to study playwriting and theatre. He had written 2 original plays for high school production and hosted his own local radio show prior to attending Duke where he originated the radio show, "Campusology". It was there at WDBS where Adam worked with his friend and college big brother, David Hartman, who went on to host "Good Morning, America".
At The Playhouse Adam tried a bit of acting .. on "NBC Matinee Theatre", "The Lawrence Welk Show", and "The Virginian" before interning at ZIV studios where he began his writing career on the adventure series, "Ripcord", starring Larry Pennell and Ken Curtis, penning 7 scripts for producer, Jon Epstein.
Following a stint in the US Naval Reserves, Adam worked his way back to Hollywood, first writing headlines for Playboy magazine in NYC; then, hosting a teen talk show and "Up'n Adam" at WROV in Roanoke, Va; and making one more stop in Charlotte, NC hosting their early morning show.
Bouncing back to Hollywood, Adam joined Hollywood Video Center as Production Supervisor for "Della", "Pat Boone", "Pet Set with Betty White", Governor Reagan's "State of the State" speeches and "The Virginia Graham Show".
After a stint directing location shoots for "Candid Camera" and publishing his book, "I'm The Guy Who Gets" at Price, Stern, Sloan Publishing he joined Hatos-Hall Productions where he became head writer and on-air judge for the popular game show,"Split-Second" starring Tom Kennedy. The show was a huge success and ran 4 years. In 1979 Adam joined the Bob Stivers Productions company, associate producing 4 years of "Circus of the Stars", "All Star Mothers' Day",and "Celebrity Daredevils".
Then, associate producing and writing for George Vosburgh's "It All Adds Up", "Showdown of the Dream Teams" (An Alan Sloan production) and "Fifty Grand Slam" as network liaison for NBC. This led to a gig at Merv Griffin Enterprises for the NBC pilot, "Buzzword".
In 1986 Adam left Hollywood in part time retirement to become Creative Director for Coachela Valley Television and initiating the popular desert TV show, "Kitchens of the Desert". When the station was sold Adam worked briefly for KDES radio before assuming the position of Director of Marketing for The McCallum Theatre at The Bob Hope Cultural Center in Palm Desert.
In 1993 Adam semi retired the second time, moving home to Williamsburg, VA where he now lives .. just down the street from his family .. sister, brother-in-law and nephew.
