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Max Bygraves

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The Resume

    (October 16, 1922-August 31, 2012)
    Born in Rotherhithe, London, United Kingdom
    Birthname is Walter Williams Bygraves
    OBE
    Charted singles 'Cowpuncher's Cantata,' 'Jingle Bell Rock,' 'The Ballad Of Davy Crockett' and 'Deck of Cards'
    Hosted 'The Max Bygraves Hour' (1970) and Family Fortunes (1983-1985)
    Also appeared on 'The Jackie Gleason Show,' 'Spare the Rod,' 'Max' and 'Charley Moon'

Why he might be annoying:

    He tended to wave his hands when he sang.
    He left school at the age of 14.
    He was criticized for his hosting style on Family Fortunes, and it was cancelled during his tenure.
    His father was a professional boxer.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was part of a memorable incident on Family Fortunes, when a contestant answered 'Turkey' for three consecutive questions during the bonus game.
    He was part of the RAF during World War II.
    He was married to the same woman for 65 years.
    He was one of the first musicians to integrate comedy acts in between songs.

Credit: Darrell


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 84 Votes: 77.38% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 59 Votes: 69.49% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying