The Resume

(January 5, 1910-April 19, 1987)
Born in Sandwich, Illinois
Member of Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians
Recorded the children's records 'Little Orley Stories' and 'More Little Orley Stories'
Hosted 'Uncle Lumpy's Cabin' (1954)
Portrayed Mr. Green Jeans on 'Captain Kangaroo' (1955-84)

Why he might be annoying:

His nickname was 'Lumpy.'
He smoked a pipe (but only off-camera).
He was falsely rumored to be the father of Frank Zappa, apparently due to a Zappa song titled 'Son of Mr. Green Genes.'

Why he might not be annoying:

He joined the Marine Corps band during World War II.
In each 'Captain Kangaroo' episode, he would introduce a live animal and teach about farming and caring for the earth.
Bob Keeshan said of Brannum and Mr. Green Jeans, 'It was his own personal character. It represented everything that he felt strongly about.'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Banjo Strummers
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 17]
• I am a U.S. Marine
• I Died in 1987 (Ranked: 77)
• I Sampled ‘Besame Mucho’
• I was Cremated
• Kiddie Programs
• Male Pipe Smokers
• Profiles 24501-24750 (Ranked: 24715)
• Served in World War II

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 64 Votes: 35.94% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 37.21% Annoying