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Donald P. Bellisario

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Producer

The Resume

    (August 8, 1935- )
    Born in Cokesburg, Pennsylvania
    Writer, director and producer
    Produced huge hits like 'Quantum Leap,' 'JAG,' 'NCIS,' 'Airwolf,' 'Magnum PI,' 'Quincy ME' and the original 'Battlestar Galactica'
    Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
    BA in journalism from Penn State
    United States Marine
    Has won six Emmy awards

Why he might be annoying:

    He's been married four times.
    He engages in nepotism in a major way, his series are populated with his then wives and his children/stepchildren.
    He usually portrays Southerners as hicks/bigots/rednecks.
    He has a son named Trojan.
    He served with Lee Harvey Oswald in the Marine Corps.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is one of the most successful producers in television history.
    His shows usually portray the US military in a positive light.
    Although action oriented, his shows are usually family friendly.
    Some say nepotism, some say helping your family.
    His shows have been a big part of CBS's ratings dominance over the decades.
    Quantum Leap is his favorite of all his shows.

Credit: tom_jeffords


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 29.03% Annoying