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Charles Adamson (June 1936 - 22 February 2008), better
known as Chuck Adamson, was a television producer and author best known for
creating the TV crime drama "Crime Story".
He was born and raised in Chicago, where he served honorably as a sergeant
detective on the Chicago Police Department for 16 years.
Chuck Adamson's former Police career as a Chicago Detective Sergeant honed his
investigative skills and made him a master at observation. Between crime fighting
and crime writing, he developed his talent as a deft and talented storyteller.
Before moving to Las Vegas where he spent many years as an Allstate insurance
agent.
In his later years he became a successful writer. His works included: the
creation of the 80s television drama, "Crime Story" for which he won the "People's
Choice Award."
Chuck wrote many scripts for "Miami Vice" and served in an advisory position on
the motion pictures, "Heat" and "Beverly Hills Cop."
He is also the author of the best-selling novel, "The Toughest Cop in
America."

After retiring to Roseburg, Chuck, an avid golfer, served on the board of
directors of the Roseburg Country Club for seven years.
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