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Alan J. Shalleck

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    (1929-February 7, 2006)
    Co-author and co-creator of the Curious George book series
    Wrote and Directed on the Curious George animated television show
    Murdered at the age of 76

Why he might be annoying:

    He died a week before the animated Curious George movie opened.
    He was divorced.
    He is not as well known as his co-authors H.A. and Margaret Rey.
    He met the men who later murdered him in a gay sex chat room.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He helped write one the most beloved children's book series of all-time.
    He was robbed and murdered at the age of 76. His bloody body was found with the trash (February 7, 2006.)
    He received a major in drama from Syracuse University.
    He wrote and directed more than 100 episodes of the Curious George animated show.
    He enjoyed working with the Reys and called it the highlight of his life.
    In his retirement he created the company 'Reading with Gramps' and toured elementary schools, book stores and other events to read books to children.

Credit: Toys in the Attic


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 99 Votes: 71.72% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 53 Votes: 64.15% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 65 Votes: 56.92% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 660 Votes: 43.18% Annoying