Songwriter
The Resume
(December 2, 1914-October 23, 2002)
Co-wrote with Betty Comden 'On the Town,' 'Bells are Ringing and Subways are for Sleeping' and 'Singing in the Rain'
Appeared in 'Simon,' 'My Favorite Year' and 'I Want to Go Home'
Won TONY awards
Why he might be annoying
Many people mistake his wife, Phyllis Newman, for his co-writer Betty Comden and vice versa.
Why he might not be annoying
He was born in the Bronx.
He married actress Phyllis Newman and is still married to her (1960).
His song writing is know for having witty lyrics.
He and Betty Comden have the longest theatrical collaboration.
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 76 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 109 Votes: 59.63% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 180 Votes: 62.22% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 219 Votes: 59.82% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 523 Votes: 59.66% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 2062 Votes: 49.52% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 4006 Votes: 59.71% Annoying
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