The Resume

(March 30, 1926- )
Birth name is Ralph Pierre LaCock
Hosted 'The Hollywood Squares'
Acted in 'The Rookie (1959)' and 'Annie (1982)'
Wrote the book 'Backstage With The Original Hollywood Square'
His son Pete La Cock played major league baseball

Why he might be annoying:

He openly bad-mouthed the latest version of 'Hollywood Squares,' but then later appeared on it to promote his book.
He took the job of hosting 'The Hollywood Squares' out of spite, because he did not want Dan Rowan to get it.
He briefly hosted his own variety show.
He's been divorced.
He married a woman much younger than he is.

Why he might not be annoying:

He hosted 'The Hollywood Squares' for 15 straight years.
His father died when he was 12.
He appeared in a rather popular and cute Kellogg's ad in the 1960s.
He never tried to steal the spotlight from the contestants or celebrities on 'The Hollywood Squares.'
He wrote a very informative and interesting book about his experiences called 'Backstage With The Original Hollywood Squares.'

Credit: Dangdangdillio

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• A.M. and P.M.
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [March] (Ranked: 3301930)
• Circus of the Stars: Performers
• Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts - Guests [L-Z]
• Game Show Hosts
• Golden Girls References
• Hollywood Square Celebrities [1966-82]
• Hollywood Square Celebrities [1998-2004]
• Hollywood Square's Center Squares
• I Appeared on Jerry Lewis' MDA Telethon [M]
• I Boarded the Love Boat [L-Q]
• I Visited Fantasy Island [L-Q]
• Joe Piscopo Impersonations
• Look at Me, I'm a Man in Shades
• Match Game
• Miss Universe Judges (Ranked: 1982)
• Outstanding Game Show Host Daytime Emmy (Ranked: 1974)
• Outstanding Game Show Host Daytime Emmy (Ranked: 1975)
• Outstanding Game Show Host Daytime Emmy (Ranked: 1980)
• Outstanding Game Show Host Daytime Emmy (Ranked: 1981)
• Profiles 7751-8000 (Ranked: 7835)
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in Guests [L-Z]
• Siblings with Different Last Names (Ranked: 20)
• TV Guide's 10 Greatest Game Show Hosts (Ranked: 7)
• What's My Line - Mystery Guests [1968-1975]

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 46 Votes: 36.96% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 42 Votes: 54.76% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 129 Votes: 52.71% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 530 Votes: 40.75% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 224 Votes: 60.27% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 272 Votes: 61.76% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 353 Votes: 49.86% Annoying