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Graham Kerr

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Chef

The Resume

    (January 22, 1934- )
    Born in London, England, United Kingdom
    Last name pronounced CARE
    Chef who hosted the syndicated TV cooking show 'The Galloping Gourmet' (1968-71)
    Has written over two dozen cookbooks, including the seven volume series 'Television Cookbooks'
    Hosts the National Cancer Institute's 5 A Day radio and TV programs titled 'Do Yourself A Flavor' (1999- )

Why he might be annoying:

    He proposed to his wife in a cow manure filled pasture.
    His 'galloping' persona consisted of acting flamboyant and constantly nipping from a sherry bottle during the show.
    His wife was producer of the show and came up with outrageous stunts for him, including cooking in a suit of armor.
    His early recipes were loaded with butters, creams, cholesterol and fat.
    When his fame rose he started having affairs.
    Only after his wife's 1986 heart attack did he switch to more nutritious ways of preparing meals.
    After finding God he shed his hedonistic ways and went so far as to place a wooden cross received as a gift in his living room.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He started his cooking career in 1958 while serving in the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
    In 1971 while parked in an RV with his wife a truck plowed into them - she lost half a lung, and he was partially paralyzed for a time and unable to continue his cooking show.
    Afterwards he stopped womanizing and became devoted to his wife.
    He became a naturalized U.S. citizen where he lives in a Washington mansion.
    His cooking helped him become a self-made millionaire.
    He knows his youthful popularity has passed and is comfortable with hosting local TV shows and healthy eating causes.
    His son stated, 'He and Julia opened up the door to cooking on TV. People have been running through it ever since.'

Credit: Scar Tactics


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 23 Votes: 30.43% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 55 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 64 Votes: 48.44% Annoying