Between 1959 and 1983, he hosted and produced a long-running Sunday morning TV show for children in Poland, entitled "Zrób to sam" ("Do It Yourself").

Between 1950–58 Adam taught at the College of Air Defense Artillery in Koszalin and at the Military Technical Academy.

After leaving the Army, Adam devoted his life to the popularization of inventing, engineering, and building which led him to develop a career in TV from 1959 on.

He authored books ranging from technical how-to's to fiction novels, both for children and adults.

In 1972 Adam was awarded the Order of the Smile, an international honor bestowed by children upon adults whom they greatly respect and admire in all types of industries and organizations.