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Ted Healy

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Actor

The Resume

    (October 1, 1886-December 21, 1937)
    Acted in 'Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes,' 'Bombshell,' 'Dancing Lady,' 'Operator 13,' 'Reckless,' 'San Fransisco,' and 'Sing Baby Sing'
    Creator of the Three Stooges

Why he might be annoying:

    He and his first wife were a 1920's comedy team that ended in divorce.
    He had a drinking problem.
    He was beaten to death as the results of starting a bar fight with three guys.
    Although the act was titled 'Ted Healy and His Stooges,' it was the stooges who gained fame.
    He underpaid the three stooges, causing Shemp Howard to leave the act.
    Moe requested his little brother Jerome as Shemp's replacement. Ted disliked Jerome and refused to hire him.
    It was reported that Moe threatened to quit unless he hired Jerome.
    Ted finally agreed to hire him, but with the condition he shaved his head, and used the name Curly. It is believed this was done, to dissuade Jerome from becoming a stooge or at the very least humiliate him.
    It backfired, making Curly the most beloved stooge.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He created arguably the most recognizable comedy troupe.
    He and Moe were boyhood friends.
    He created the Three Stooges.
    Researched by Jack Magic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 56.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 61 Votes: 55.74% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 140 Votes: 66.43% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 101 Votes: 61.39% Annoying