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Jim Lange

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TV Personality

The Resume

    (August 15, 1932-February 25, 2014)
    Born in St. Paul, Minnesota
    Best known as the host of 'The Dating Game' (1965-1980)
    Also hosted 'Bullseye,' '$1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime,' 'Name That Tune,' 'Newlywed Game,' 'Spin-Off,' and 'Triple Threat'
    Was a radio DJ in San Francisco and LA
    Appeared in the movie 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind'

Why he might be annoying:

    He is only known for hosting 'The Dating Game.'
    He hosted several failed game shows in the 70's and 80's.
    He told Patrick Wayne that he would be a great game show host (Wayne bombed years later hosting 'Tic Tac Dough').
    He hosted a game show that featured a serial killer as a contestant.
    He divorced his first wife after 22 years of marriage.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He hosted 'The Dating Game' for well over a decade.
    He hosted the first game show that featured a million dollar top prize.
    He was married to 1961 Miss America winner Nancy Fleming for over 35 years.
    He stuck to his roots and returned to radio after his game show hosting heyday.
    He lampooned his hosting role in several sitcom appearances.

Credit: Diplomat


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 75 Votes: 61.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 70 Votes: 62.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 57 Votes: 64.91% Annoying