Martin Milner, 'Adam-12' star, dies at 83
LOS ANGELES — Martin Milner, whose wholesome good looks helped make him the star of two hugely popular 1960s TV series, “Route 66” and “Adam-12,” has died. He was 83.
Milner, who began his career as a teen actor, shot to fame in 1960 with co-star George Maharis in the iconic TV drama “Route 66,” which found two restless young men roaming the highway author John Steinbeck had dubbed “The Mother Road” in a red Corvette convertible.
In 1968 Milner signed on to another buddy series, “Adam-12.” This time he was Officer Pete Malloy, a veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department assisted by rookie cop Jim Reed, who was played by Kent McCord.
“I had a long, long friendship with Marty and we remained friends up till the end,” said McCord. “He was one of the really true great people of our industry with a long, distinguished career ... He was one of the great guys. I was lucky to have him in my life.”
By The Associated Press
