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James Thomas Aubrey, Jr.

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TV Executive

The Resume

    (December 13, 1918-September 3, 1994)
    Born in La Salle, Illinois
    President, CBS Network (1959-1965)
    Head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (1969-1973)
    Independent producer (1973-1994)
    Died of heart attack at 75
    Green lit such shows as The Beverly Hillbillies, Maverick, 77 Sunset Strip and Gilligan's Island

Why he might be annoying:

    His formula for a successful TV show: 'broads, bosoms, and fun.'
    His sluttiness led to a divorce from Phyllis Thaxter after 18 years of marriage.
    He acted venal and imperious, leading John Houseman to brand him 'The Smiling Cobra.'
    Lucille Ball often referred to him as a 'son of a bitch.'
    CBS fired him for a combination of carousing and taking producers' kickbacks.

Why he might not be annoying:


Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying