The Resume

(February 2, 1925-July 17, 2014)
Acted in 'Pal Joey,' 'Bus Stop,' 'Company,' 'September' and 'Small Time Crooks'

Why she might be annoying:

She was an alcoholic.
She was brash and outspoken.
She had quickie sex with Marlon Brando.
She was an understudy for Ethel Merman.
She left actor Ben Gazzara for a gay man (Rock Hudson).
She was elderly, yet continued to wear tights on stage.

Why she might not be annoying:

Her autobiographical stage show was a hit in both New York and London.
She was an insulin-dependent diabetic.
She supported small town theater.
She was married for 10 years to actor John Bay, until his death in 1982.
Her version of the song 'The Ladies Who Lunch' is a Broadway classic.

Credit: Jimmy D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 30 Rock - Guest Stars
• Born on Groundhog's Day [February 2] (Ranked: 1925)
• Carnegie Hall Concerts
• Dean Martin Show Guests [L-Z]
• Ed Sullivan Show Guests
• Fag Hags [Women Loved by Gay Men]
• Girl Talk [1963-70]
• Honeymooners
• I am From Motown [Detroit Area]
• I Died in 2014 (Ranked: 89)
• I Have Diabetes
• I Performed in a Sondheim Musical
• Just a Dollar Short [People who Just Missed]
• Musical Theater Star
• My Song is on Sony's 'Soundtrack for a Century'
• Outstanding Actress in a Guest Role in a Comedy Series Emmy (Ranked: 2007)
• Outstanding Actress in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series Emmy (Ranked: 1993)
• Outstanding Performer on a Variety Show Emmy (Ranked: 2004)
• Profiles 11501-11750 (Ranked: 11596)
• What's My Line - Mystery Guests [1968-1975]

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 32 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 154 Votes: 44.16% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 74 Votes: 45.95% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 106 Votes: 55.66% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 90 Votes: 42.22% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 103 Votes: 38.83% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 119 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 143 Votes: 50.35% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 298 Votes: 46.31% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 175 Votes: 47.43% Annoying