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Author
The Resume
(December 25, 1924-June 28, 1975)
Birth name was Edwin Rodman Serling
Creator and host of 'The Twilight Zone (1959-1965)'
Wrote screenplays for 'Playhouse 90 (1956-1957),' 'Requiem for a Heavyweight (1957),' 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Planet of the Apes (1968),' 'Night Gallery (1970-1973)' and 'The Zero Hour (1973-1974)'
Why he might be annoying
He was a chain-smoker.
His face was over-tanned and leathery.
He slurped his coffee loudly.
He wore elevator shoes to hide his short stature.
His intense, choppy speaking style has often been parodied.
He sent many ranting letters to the editors of newspapers.
After 'The Twilight Zone' was cancelled, he accepted a lot of low-quality work.
Why he might not be annoying
He served as an army paratrooper in World War II, earning the Purple Heart.
He was kicked out of his college fraternity because he was Jewish.
He explored many controversial issues on his shows.
He championed many civil rights causes.
He spent much of his life railing against censorship in all forms.
Credit: Wieland Kalligaro
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 600 Votes: 34.83% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 160 Votes: 34.38% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 175 Votes: 43.43% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 358 Votes: 41.34% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 578 Votes: 42.73% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 387 Votes: 42.12% Annoying
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