The Resume

(May 2, 1907-April 3, 1993)
Died of a heart attack
Birth name was Pincus Leff
Co-hosted 'Those Two!'
Hosted the nationally syndicated 'Pinkie Lee Show'
Guest appeared on 'The Alan King Nostalgic TV Comedy Special' and 'Dick Clark's Live Wednesday!'
Toured with a revival of 'Sugar Babies!'
Wore a trademark checkered derby

Why he might be annoying:

Parents didn't want his manic energy and wild comedic antics to rub off on their children.
Parents preferred their children watch gentle, educational kids shows.
Dr. Frances Horwich ('Miss Francis' of TV's 'Ding Dong School') worked with a TV advocacy group to force Pinkie to tone down or get off the air.
Dr. Horwich objected to his attempt to play the trombone with a mouth full of watermelon (Come On! Is that offensive?).
He played the xylophone.
He suffered a nervous breakdown.

Why he might not be annoying:

He genuinely loved kids and treated them with respect, fairness and kindness.
He had a unique ability to make children laugh.
His songs were heart warming.
Information Provided by Kevin S. Butler

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alta Cockers
• Clowns
• Golden Girls References
• I Died in 1993 (Ranked: 85)
• I Had a Nervous Breakdown
• I Have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame[J-L]
• I Joined the Circus
• I'm Buried at Mount Sinai Jewish Cemetery [Hollywood, Ca]
• Kiddie Programs
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Derby
• Profiles 9251-9500 (Ranked: 9269)
• Variety Show Hosts

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 21.43% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 49 Votes: 38.78% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 71 Votes: 40.85% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 71 Votes: 59.15% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 111 Votes: 55.86% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 207 Votes: 51.69% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 579 Votes: 57.17% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 147 Votes: 61.22% Annoying