The Resume

(February 12, 1929-August 16, 1989)
Portrayed Miss Kitty Russell on 'Gunsmoke' (1955-1974)
Acted in 'Duchess of Idaho,' 'Lili' and 'The Glass Slipper'

Why she might be annoying:

She divorced four times.
Her fourth husband was a bi-sexual. He accidentally gave her AIDS.
She named her dog Butterfly.
She grew more bitter with age.
The media was originally told her cause of death was cancer. But in 1991, it was revealed she died of AIDS.
She quit 'Gunsmoke' after nineteen years and it was just before the series' final season.

Why she might not be annoying:

She received an Emmy nomination for her role as Miss Kitty.
She was a devoted animal activist.
Her estate was auctioned off. The proceeds went to the Performing Animals Welfare Society (PAWS).
The New York Times said she was 'the only woman on nighttime television who is her own woman, successful in her own right, and doesn't bask in the reflection of some man.'
Researched by Jack Magic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alfred Hitchcock Presents [A-K]
• Buddy! Dude! Man! Guy!
• Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame (Ranked: 1968)
• Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts - Guests [A-K]
• Golden Boot Award Recipients (Ranked: 1985)
• Hee Haw Guests
• I am From Buffalo, NY
• I Attended the Hollywood Premiere of ‘Giant’ [October 17, 1956]
• I Boarded the Love Boat [A-D]
• I Died in 1989 (Ranked: 60)
• I Have AIDS/HIV
• I Have Throat Cancer
• I Married an Allegedly Gay Man
• Look at My Bling Bling
• Look at My Umbrella
• Profiles 15001-15250 (Ranked: 15027)
• Redheads - Female [A-L]
• Star Magazines Top Female Stars of the 70's (Ranked: 1970)
• TV Series Deserters
• Women with Beauty Marks [Facial Moles]

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 36 Votes: 86.11% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 150 Votes: 67.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 121 Votes: 52.07% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 113 Votes: 55.75% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 71 Votes: 43.66% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 71 Votes: 57.75% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 98 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 94 Votes: 73.40% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 258 Votes: 62.40% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 328 Votes: 74.09% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 254 Votes: 65.75% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 173 Votes: 54.91% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 159 Votes: 45.28% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 151 Votes: 47.02% Annoying