The Resume

(June 29, 1948- )
Famed as Yeoman-Purser Burl 'Gopher' Smith on 'The Love Boat'
Portrayed Walter on 'Monster Squad' and Chris on 'Maude'
Acted in 'The Lincoln Conspiracy' (1977), 'Death Race 2000' (1975) and 'The Girl Most Likely to...' (1973)
Republican Congressman from Iowa (1986-95)
President/CEO for Goodwill Industries (1995-2000)
Co-hosts 'Grandy and Andy' on WMAL radio (2003- )
Wrote the revue 'Pretzel'

Why he might be annoying:

He reprised his Gopher role on 'Love Boat II' and 'The New Love Boat.'
He is a vegan.
He lost his run for Governor of Iowa (1994).
He is divorced and remarried.
He collects puppets and makes clothespin figures.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was David Eisenhower and Julie Nixon's best man.
He graduated Harvard magna cum laude (1970).
He speaks Arabic and French fluently.
He had angioplasty (May 2004).
He was a moderate Republican standing up for some liberal causes.
Growing up, it was believed he was destined for politics but he went into show business first.
He formed an improv group called 'Proposition' at Harvard.
He was selected best supporting actor for his performance in the off Broadway play 'Green Julia.'

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Birthers
• I am an Iowan
• I Attended Harvard
• I Attended Phillips Exeter Academy [New Hampshire]
• I Boarded the Love Boat [E-K]
• I Had Angioplasty
• I Married in 1987
• I Sought Political Office
• I Visited Fantasy Island [E-K]
• Look at Me, I Got My Arms Folded
• Profiles 15001-15250 (Ranked: 15139)
• U.S. Congressional Representatives
• Vegans

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 83 Votes: 43.37% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 14 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 165 Votes: 41.21% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 154 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 89 Votes: 39.33% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 61 Votes: 49.18% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 90 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 166 Votes: 45.18% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 185 Votes: 50.27% Annoying