The Resume

(October 9, 1932-July 4, 1957)
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Starred on Broadway in ‘Pipe Dream’
Portrayed Princess Summerfall Winterspring on ‘The Howdy Doody Show’
Acted in ‘Bop Girl Goes Calypso’ and ‘Jailhouse Rock’
Died with her husband in a car crash

Why she might be annoying:

She appeared on the cover of Life with Jayne Mansfield, who also died in an auto accident.
Some consider her Indian princess character on ‘Howdy Doody’ to be politically incorrect.

Why she might not be annoying:

Elvis Presley was too distraught to attend her funeral.
Elvis Presley could never watch ‘Jailhouse Rock’ because her death upset him so much.
Her character on ‘Howdy Doody’ gave girls a character they relate to.

Credit: Jack Magic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Actresses Appearing in Elvis Presley Movies
• I Attended the New York Premiere of ‘Giant’ [October 10, 1956]
• I Died in a Car
• I'm Buried at Ferncliff Cemetery [Hartsdale, NY]
• Jack Magic's Profiles [Series 06]
• Musical Theater Star
• Perry Mason - Guest Stars
• Presidential Names
• Profiles 30501-30750 (Ranked: 30690)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 19 Votes: 15.79% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 91 Votes: 54.95% Annoying