Martin Sam Milner (December 28, 1931 [1] - September 6, 2015) was an American movie, stage, radio and television actor. "The kids never realized he was an actor except when. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Martin Milner (151972756)? During a later interview, Rene shared that another actress had to help her nail the blood-curdling scream associated with slasher movies. This page was last modified on 6 February 2023, at 06:10. This article needs additional citations for verification. Milner appeared as 17-year-old high school student "Stephen Banner" in the episode "The Big Producer" in 1952. [15], In February 2003, Milner's eldest daughter Amy, who appeared in an episode of Adam 12, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Fellow Adam-12 actor Kent McCord said. At the Los Angeles Police Department, however, the officer he played remains very much alive. The game is escapism. Sorry! their brand new series: Adam-12. IMDb lists Helen Hunt as playing a character called Roberta in the pilot. Milner is known for his performances on two television series: Route 66, which aired on CBS from 1960 to 1964, and Adam-12, which aired on NBC from 1968 to 1975. Milner contracted polio shortly after filming was completed and his career was put on hold for a year as he recovered from the illness. When he died in 1991, Irwin Allen had more than left his mark on both television and film. List of battleships of the United States Navy. JANE2 MILNER (THOMAS1) was born 1794, and died 1876 in Hancock Co., Indiana. Created by Stirling Silliphant, Route 66 is about two regular but distinctly different young men in a car touring the United States. During the series' third season, Milner got a new co-star as Glenn Corbett was brought in to replace Maharis. After Adam-12, Milner starred as Karl Robinson in a television series version of The Swiss Family Robinson (19751976), produced by Irwin Allen. Television Obscurities is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. His son, Stuart Milner, 53, of La. During the same two weeks, Swiss Family Robinson averaged a stronger 15.2/29 rating which put it only just behind The Wonderful World of Disney on NBC, which averaged a 15.6/30 rating [12]. Athlete. Less than two weeks after filming for that film ended in August 1946, Milner contracted poliomyelitis. Forty years after the show went off the air, in fact, Malloy still is so loved that dozens of uniformed officers gathered Wednesday to remember him. | Source: Getty Images. Thus, Milner spent nearly four years traveling the country for the series, sometimes taking his wife and children along. LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) Actor Martin Milner, whose portrayal of Officer Pete Malloy on the "Adam-12" television series that helped shape the public's perception of the Los Angeles Police. MacNeill eventually went to prison for the 2007 murder of his wife, but their story began nearly three decades prior. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Jun 2020 - Jul 20211 year 2 months. Kent Hi Michael, Im a big fan of the American series too. The family had to contend with pirates and mutinous sailors as well as deadly and mysterious natives, not to mention wild animals and unpredictable weather. Is it not released? [5], When Milner was a teenager, he moved with his family to Los Angeles where his parents hired an acting coach and later an agent for him. Milner and Webb had a long-established working relationship by the time it came to cast Adam-12. The next I watched The Fitzpatricks with Helen Hunt, when new. Milner married actress-singer Judy Jones in 1951, and they had four children: Amy, who died in 2004, Molly, Stuart and Andrew. The sprawling Colorado home where 6-year-old beauty pageant contestant JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in 1996 is listed for sale for a cool $7 million.. throughout Southern California to help raise money to support various charities. Martin Sheen's Four Children Follow in His Footsteps - One of Them Also Inherited His Vices . Failed to delete memorial. Emilios brother Ramon, who is one and a half years younger than Emilio, followed him into acting in 1982. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Martin Sam Milner (December 28, 1931 - September 6, 2015) was an American movie, stage, radio and television actor. In 2006 the film Bobby got released. So she ran in, just calling, Mommy! Try again later. "Milner's Back!". Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. When Webb called him to the studio to pay him back, he offered Milner a role in the "Dragnet" radio show. [1] The family left Detroit when he was a young child and moved frequently before settling in Seattle, Washington, by the time he was nine. Martin Milner, Actor Sal Mineo, Actor Michael Minor, Art Director Ricardo Montalban, Actor "Star Trek II" Keith Moon, The Who Dudley Moore, Actor "Arthur" Jaimie Moreno, Mexican Actor Greg Morris, Actor Jim Morris, Bodybuilder Audie Murphy, Actor/War Hero Eddie Murphy, Actor "Beverly Hills Cop" Ilie Nastase, Tennis Ramon Navarro, Actor "Ben Hur" Required fields are marked *. He appeared in films such as Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), Gunfight at the O.K. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Irwin Allen produced this adaptation of the classic Johann David Wyss novel. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073775/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_23 [12] Most of his later work was as a guest star, including MacGyver (as the protagonist's father); Airwolf; Murder, She Wrote; and RoboCop: The Series. Nevertheless, he recalled Irwin Allens earlier TV work and concluded given the record, Mr. Allen can hardly be accused of straining for reality. The family left Detroit when Milner was a young child, moved frequently, and settled in Seattle, Washington by the time he was nine. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. All in all, Swiss Family Robinson was pre-empted an astounding seven times between November 16th, 1975 and April 11th, 1976. "Our children were the same age and our families spent holidays together. Originally Published October 10th, 2007 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. Like her brother, Emilio said during an interview, We are a real family with real problems. Sep 8, 2015 CBS Martin Milner, an actor best known for his roles on "Route 66" and "Adam-12," died at the age of 83 on Sunday at his home in Carlsbad, Calif. His wife Judy cited the cause of. Liverpool Fc. Willie Aames was popular with teen girls in 1970s when he was on Eight is Enough. I remember an interview with Martin Milner about this show as it was coming out. He was one of the stars of Valley of the Dolls (1967), based on the Jacqueline Susann best-seller. Last Updated April 29th, 2018. When the film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, it received a seven-minute standing ovation. Verify and try again. Structural Info Quotes Facts Pictures Filmography Known for movies Adam-12 (1968-1975) as Officer Pete Malloy Born Martin Sam Milner, he was best known to television viewers as both Tod Stiles on the CBS series Route 66 from 1960 to 1964 and Officer Pete Malloy on the NBC series Adam-12 from 1968 to 1975. Finally, in She married (1) JAMES MILNER February 21, 1815, son of WILLIAM MILNER and CATHERINE SEGESTER. In the 2hr movie Fred was played by Michael-James Wixted, not Willie Aames. In one episode, for example, Ernie wanders off after feeling left out and Lotte is trapped in a cave-in while looking for hi. There he became involved in acting, first in school, and then in a children's theater group at the Cornish Playhouse. Email me privately please. top of the ratings and into television history. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. Premier League. But a few weeks later the news went from bad to worse: Swiss Family Robinson had seen its ratings decline steadily over the past month and its share of the audience had fallen below the dreaded 25% mark [17]. Less than two weeks after that film was completed in August 1946, Milner contracted polio. And we mustnt depict violence between animals. and McCord (left) with friend Ricky Nelson, Kent Born in 1967 she first appeared onscreen in an episode of CBS Schoolbreak Special in 1984. I loved this short lived series, but I do have a correction to what is written. Soon thereafter, he began intermittent work on Webb's radio series Dragnet. Friday) and other characters on the Dragnet radio series on weekends. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. It starred Walter Pidgeon and Laraine Day as the Robinson parents with Dennis Hopper, Dennis Kohler and Patty Duke as the Robinson children. Through the 80s and 90s, Emilio snagged another few roles before he started running Estevez Sheen Productions for his father. The result transforms what is supposed to be a shipwrecked Swiss family struggling for survival on a tropical island into all-American mannequins getting back to nature and roughing it in a setting that could be Malibu or Nantucket. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The two met at a Hollywood party in 1954, and had four children, but the eldest, Molly, was diagnosed with leukemia and died in 2004. Saturday morning movies exposed me to other male duets: Tarzan and his adopted son, Boy; Charlie Chan and his goofy son, Sherlock Holmes and his wifely Watson. Apart from the Webb connection, Milner starred as "Tod Stiles" in his own groundbreaking CBS-TV series, Route 66 (1960). of eight. He also keeps busy by acting, doing voiceovers for commercials and documentaries, and working on his website. Michael, thanks for the corrections. "Adam-12" co-star. [16] They had four children together: Amy, Molly, Stuart and Andrew. He died last month at 83. director and hear his wonderful stories and fond memories was an incredible He appeared in films such as Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), Gunfight at the O.K. Los Angeles, California. Renegade, [2], Media related to Martin Milner at Wikimedia Commons, "Martin Milner, 'Route 66' and 'Adam-12' Star, Dies", https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Milner&oldid=8568326. Milner attended the University of Southern California where he studied theater. [12], In May 1956, Milner met singer and actress Judith Bess Jones[9] at a Hollywood dinner party. At ten he began working at his father's Richfield gas station that was located near what is now the intersection of the 10 and 605 freeways. Rene Estevez in Sleepaway Camp 2. . Martin is survived by His wife of 59 years Judith Milner, daughter Molly Milner, Sons Stuart, and Andrew and four grandchildren. Kent starred thrill for Kent, who grew up admiring Fords films. Milner met Jack Webb during the filming of Halls of Montezuma (1951) and later worked with him on his "Dragnet" radio show as well as the TV series Dragnet (1951). This led to small guest spots on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952) as one of Ricky's fraternity brothers. MacNeill was eventually sentenced to four years in prison after being indicted on counts of identity theft and other charges, according to Deseret News. Milner married actress-singer Judy Jones in 1951, and they had four children: Amy, who died in 2004, Molly, Stuart and Andrew. The acting and directing continued, but one of Emilios productions stood out. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. It lacks a single redeeming quality, social or otherwise. Kent Farscape Later on, he lost custody of his twin sons after a legal battle with his ex-wife. Actor. That same year, he appeared in the film "The Sands of Iwo Jima". Emilio Estevez attends WE Day California at The Forum on April 25, 2019, in Inglewood, California. Id try to go to the authorities. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. - The Official Website of Kent McCord. Kent To use this feature, use a newer browser. At ten he The son of Bert and Laura McWhirter, Kent Franklin McWhirter was born in Los Angeles on September 26, 1942. MILNER'S PERSONAL LIFE Away from the glamour of Hollywood, Milner married Television Singer and Actress Judy Jones in 1957. Milner was best known for his performances in two popular television series: Route 66, which aired on CBS from 1960 to 1964, and Adam-12, which aired on NBC from 1968 to 1975. Charlie Sheen attends Neuro at the 24th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar Viewing Party at The City of West Hollywood Park on February 28, 2016, in West Hollywood, California. However, life for the Sheen family didnt always go as smoothly as it appeared. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. It was during this time that perhaps or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. By the mid-60's, Milner and Jack Webb had a long-established working relationship. Willie Aames took over the role of Fred Robinson, replacing Michael-James Wixted, while Helen Hunt replaced Cindy Fisher as Helga Wagner. Milner appeared in numerous episodes of both the radio and television versions of the seminal Jack Webb series Dragnet. He later had a recurring role on the television series "The Stu Erwin Show" from 1950 to 1951. Willie replaced Michael for the series. See more <br><br>Currently undertaking MA Social Research Methods at the University of Durham. [6][7][11] He also emceed and performed in skits in a touring unit show to entertain the soldiers. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. In 1990, Milner teamed again with Kent McCord in the cable TV-movie Nashville Beat (1990), on The Nashville Network. Great site! Only days later ABC revealed its 1976-1977 schedule and confirmed suspicions that Swiss Family Robinson had been cancelled [18]. the show, visited the Adam-12 set. He also went on to appear in numerous films during his career with such credits as "Mister Roberts" (1955), "Pete Kelly's Blues" (1955), "Gunfight at the O.K. At age 15, Martin's father got him an agent and he was chosen to play the role of "John Day" in Life with Father (1947), Warner Bros.' version of Clarence Day, Jr.'s popular Broadway play. Risk Literacy is a non fiction, exciting and remarkable, narrative of a trader who was writing a book for instructional purposes. You mention them both as being ABC shows. GREAT NEWS! Martin Milner My wife and two children traveled with me on locations all last season. He mentioned all the changes they had to make from the novel, including the elimination of all mention of hunting. Milner was born on December 28, 1931[1] in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Mildred (ne Martin), a Paramount Theater circuit dancer, and Sam Gordon Milner, who worked as a construction hand and later a film distributor. Cindy Fisher played Helga Wagner, the young daughter of the ships captain who also survived the wreck. Weve updated the security on the site. Failed to remove flower. According to Webb's biography "Just the Facts, Ma'am", Webb owed Milner money from a card game. Indeed, Three for the Road received disastrous ratings during the first two weeks of the season, averaging a 9.0/17 Nielsen rating for its first two episodes, easily the lowest-rated network programming [11]. November of 1965, Universal put Kent under contract and immediately sent Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea would stay on the air for four seasons, ending in 1968, while The Time Tunnel lasted only a single season. ", Game Show Contestant / Celebrity Guest Star, 2 Episodes: "The Human Factor" / "Corporate Raiders", Episode: "Murder Blues", (final appearance), This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 09:08. His father, Sam Gordon Milner, a Polish Jewish immigrant, was a film distributor. [7] He recovered within a year and had bit parts in two more films before graduating from North Hollywood High School in 1949. . This was Known for movies Adam-12 (1968-1975) as Officer Jim Reed Predator 2 (1990) as Captain B. Pilgrim Return of the Living Dead III (1993) as Colonel John Reynolds Family members linked to this person will appear here. [8] Milner was encouraged by fellow soldier and future actor David Janssen to pursue an acting career when his time in the Army ended. But Martins rising fame also saw an increase in his drinking. The story was co-written by McCord, who cast himself as an LAPD detective who works with his former partner, played by Milner, in Nashville, Tennessee. He went on to appear in several films and make his first television appearance on the series "The Lone Ranger" in 1950. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [5][6][9], Route 66 was shot on location, so Milner spent nearly four years traveling the U.S. for the series, sometimes taking his wife and children along. Martin Sam Milner was born in Detroit on Dec. 28, 1931. He also served at Ft Ord at the same time as future actors Clint Eastwood and Richard Long. In another, Jeremiah is wounded while exploring a mountain with Karl, leading the rest of the family to fear the worst. Milner married television actress and singer Judy Jones in 1957 and they have four children--Amy, Molly, Stuart, and Andrew. Milner is survived by three of his four children Molly . Together, the group faced off against dangerous pirates andsince this was an Irwin Allen productionan even more dangerous volcano. So gratifying to see that there are others who fondly remember Swiss Family Robinson. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Adam-12, Route 66 Star Martin Milner Dies at 83", "Martin Milner, Star of 'Adam-12' and 'Route 66,' Dies at 83", "Martin Milner dies at 83; 'Adam-12' and 'Route 66' star", "Martin Milner, Star of 'Adam-12,' 'Route 66,' Dies at 83", "Martin. Michael McCord | Source: Getty Images. and their son, Michael. There he met Ricky Nelson during a football game and they became good friends. Corral (1957), Sweet Smell of Success (1957), Marjorie Morningstar (1958), Compulsion (1959), and 13 Ghosts (1960). At age 15, Martin's father got him an agent and he was chosen to play the role of "John Day" in Life with Father (1947), Warner Bros.' version of Clarence Day, Jr.'s popular Broadway play. When ABC released its fall schedule for the 1975-1976 schedule, Swiss Family Robinson (referred to in the opening credits as Irwin Allens Production of Swiss Family Robinson) was on it [4]. He later costarred in Valley of the Dolls (1967), based on the best-selling novel by Jacqueline Susann. She has been married to Martin Milner since February 23, 1957. He was handling his first horse, Toby, at the age of eight. [17], In February 2003, Milner's eldest daughter Amy, who appeared in an episode of Adam 12, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Making a return as an advisor like Nixon did for Clinton could work in the storyline, to which Martin later said that he had full faith in Aaron Sorkins decisions. Weeks after the tragedy, MacNeill invited a nanny to move in to help raise the younger children, and Alexis recognized that the new nanny had the same name as the woman whom Michele suspected was Martins mistress: Gypsy Willis. [9], In 1952, Milner began a two-year stint in the United States Army. He had several more roles, both minor and major, in war films in the 1950s, including another John Wayne picture called Operation Pacific (1951) and Mister Roberts (1955) with Henry Fonda, James Cagney and Jack Lemmon. Martin Sam Milner (December 28, 1931 September 6, 2015) was an American movie, stage, radio and television actor. Over on CBS Three for the Road was its Sunday-night childrens programming but some 40 CBS affiliates declined to show the series, opting instead to continue airing local news programs [10]. Hospital, located at the corner of College and Hill in downtown Milner met Jack Webb during the filming of Halls of Montezuma (1951) and later worked with him on his "Dragnet" radio show as well as the TV series Dragnet (1951). We have set your language to Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He also appeared on six episodes of Webb's Dragnet television series between 1952 and 1955.[6]. The popular NBC series ran from 1968 to 1975. He also made guest appearances on numerous television shows including episodes of The Bigelow Theatre, The Great Gildersleeve, TV Reader's Digest, Science Fiction Theatre, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, NBC Matinee Theater, The West Point Story, The Twilight Zone (episode: "Mirror Image"), and Rawhide. [6][7][10], Route 66 was a different sort of television program, as the travels of Tod and his traveling partners were shot on location. The beloved actor is survived by wife, Judith Bess Jones, as well as three of his four children; his daughter, Molly, and his sons, Stuart, and Andrew.Milner was best known for two of his roles, he played Tod Stiles in CBS television series, Route 66, from 1960 to 1964. Still, she felt younger viewers were drawn to the island setting and the Robinsons tree house. starred with Barry Van Dyke in the ABC series Galactica 1980, On the island, they met Jeremiah Worth (played by Cameron Mitchell) a cantankerous old sailor who had been shipwrecked himself some seven years earlier. After his military service ended, Milner had a recurring role on The Life of Riley from 1953 to 1958. Milner was best known for his performances in two popular television series: Route 66, which aired on CBS from 1960 to 1964, and Adam-12, which aired on NBC from 1968 to 1975. Kent McCord played his partner, rookie Officer James A. [13], After the sudden death of his father left him unexpectedly penniless, Tod traveled across the United States in a Chevrolet Corvette, taking a variety of odd jobs along the way and getting involved in other people's problems. Reporting to the General Manager B300 Programs, the Senior Maintenance & Site Manager is accountable for the most efficient operation and co-ordination of all activities related to the B300 fleet. | Source: YouTube/movieclips. Milner met Jack Webb during the filming of Halls of Montezuma (1951) and later worked with him on his "Dragnet" radio show as well as the TV series Dragnet (1951). Martin Milner I love talk and I love fishing. In 1971, Milner portrayed the murder victim in the premiere episode of Columbo titled "Murder by the Book". It's also the story of Martin MacNeill's kids, especially daughter Alexis Somers, who had a gut feeling that her father had killed her mother, Michele MacNeill. It's you and Martin Milner heading down The Mother Road in a 1960 Corvette, as he ventures out to see how America has changed since he criss-crossed the country while starring in the CBS television series "Route 66" in the early 1960's. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. support of the LAPD and the community it serves. I was age 14 when Swiss Family was new on tv, but I watched the Disney show more. and Marty receive the Jack Webb Award from LA Police Chief Bernard --- This story contains biographical information compiled by the. Helga was played by Cindy Fisher originally and then played by Helen Hunt in the series. Renes best-known role followed in the cult movie Heathers in 1988, wherein she played Betty Finn. They were married on February 23, 1957 in Waukegan, Illinois; [14] together they had four children. Try again later. [15] In February 2003, Milner's eldest daughter Amy, who appeared in an episode of Adam 12, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. With more viewers tuning into 60 Minutes on CBS, there werent many left to watch ABC. His mother, Jerre Martin, originally from Oregon, was a dancer with the Paramount Theater circuit. Ada said my dad picked her up from school and told her, Go check on your mother, Alexis said. He also produced a sequel to The Poseidon Adventure in 1979 and a few other feature films. | Source: Getty Images. Does Kent McCord have a son? Learn how your comment data is processed. After the sudden death of his father left him penniless, Milner's character travels across the United States in a Chevrolet Corvette, taking a variety of odd jobs along the way and getting involved in other people's problems. Milner had also worked with Webb in the films Halls of Montezuma (1950) and Pete Kelly's Blues (1955). [4], When Milner was a teenager, he moved with his family to Los Angeles where his parents hired an acting coach and later an agent for him. Actor Martin Milner, whose work as Officer Pete Malloy . On Is my copy not uncut? I nailed the scene in two takes, and the sound man never spoke to me again, Rene recalled. [6], Milner appeared on Broadway once in the short-lived comedy The Ninety Day Mistress in 1967.[12]. Like three of his other siblings, Emilio kept their fathers real surname, Estevez. He became involved in acting at a young age, first in school and then in a children's theater group. Swiss Family Robison was syndicated to local stations and was airing as late as 1988. Copyright 2001-2007, Buck Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. [7] In 1998, Milner decided to pay a homage of sorts to the series which made him a star, Route 66, with the documentary Route 66: Return to the Road With Martin Milner. According to the Deseret News, Martin and Michele met at a . On September 6, 2015, Milner died of heart failure at his home in Carlsbad, California, at age 83. I knew this was breaking the law and I didnt want to do it. In 1990, Milner re-teamed with Kent McCord, his co-star from Adam-12, in the cable TV-movie Nashville Beat (1990), originally shown on the now-defunct The Nashville Network. Barnes, Mike; Byrge, Duane (September 7, 2015). 1814. Milner also starred in Gidget with Sally Field and Don Porter, as the 'Big Kahuna' in an early episode by the same name. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Only in the new issue of Closer Weekly, TV icon Martin Milner 's widowed wife opens up, sharing fond memories of the beloved actor. What's After that, Webb continued to find roles for Milner until he offered him the role of "Pete Malloy" on Adam-12 (1968). Milner was under contract at Hecht-Lancaster, Burt Lancasters production company. Your email address will not be published. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Family_Robinson_(1974_TV_series), http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073775/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_23, http://akas.imdb.com/title/tt0073775/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_4, Happy New Year from Television Obscurities, 81st Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. [3][4] His father was a Polish Jewish immigrant. Learn Martin Milner facts for kids. "We traveled with kids and a housekeeper," Milner said . When he got drunk, he got angry, and Martin used to beat Emilio up in his drunken states. Thanks for your help! His family. The series was notable for its coast-to-coast location shooting, eloquent scripts by co-creator Stirling Silliphant and others, impressive guest casts, and a distinctive theme song by Nelson Riddle. Martin Milner and Pat Delaney starred. Keep the plot rolling, and hit the audience between the eyes with those special effects [3]. Martin Sam Milner (December 28, 1931 September 6, 2015) was an American film, stage, radio and television actor. After the series was picked up, the network made several cast changes. Never was a fan of Apples Way. between 1972 and 1976, during and after Adam-12's run on NBC, the best known and first of which was the pilot episode The Wedsworth-Townsend Act. She started to cry. | Source: Getty Images. ELIZABETH2 MILNER, b. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The series has never been released commercially on VHS or DVD. After retiring from acting, Milner co-hosted a radio show about fishing called Let's Talk Hook-Up on San Diego-area sports station XETRA AM 690 (now XEWW). Expand. He was 83. and the hit CBS series Jag. "Adam-12" co-star Kent McCord, who spoke to Milner's children, said Milner died Sunday near the La Costa neighborhood of Carlsbad, Calif. Milner had appeared in numerous episodes of both the radio and television versions of the series Dragnet, and had worked with Webb in the films Halls of Montezuma (1950) and Pete Kelly's Blues (1955).