Mason Adams Lent a Distinctive Voice to His Work Voiceover artist and actor Mason Adams, best known for his roles on TV's Lou Grant and the Smucker's commercials, died this week at age 86. We speak with Vietnam-era DJ Adrian Cronauer about Adams' professional legacy.

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Mason Adams Lent a Distinctive Voice to His Work

April 28, 200512:00 AM ET

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Voiceover artist and actor Mason Adams, best known for his roles on TV's Lou Grant and the Smucker's commercials, died this week at age 86. We speak with Vietnam-era DJ Adrian Cronauer about Adams' professional legacy.