Frank Brandon Nelson (May 6, 1911 â€" September 12, 1986) was an
American comedic actor best known for playing put-upon foils on radio
and television, and especially for his "EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?"
catchphrase.He made numerous guest appearances on television shows,
including The Addams Family, The Jack Benny Program, I Love Lucy, The
Real McCoys, Alice, and Sanford and Son. He also provided voices for
animated series such as The Flintstones, Mister Magoo, The Jetsons,
Dinky Dog, and The Snorks.Nelson began his entertainment career in
radio, and later moved into television and movies. In 1926, at age 15,
Nelson played the role of a 30-year-old man in a radio series
broadcast from the then-5,000-watt KOA (AM) radio station serving the
Denver, Colorado market.
American comedic actor best known for playing put-upon foils on radio
and television, and especially for his "EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?"
catchphrase.He made numerous guest appearances on television shows,
including The Addams Family, The Jack Benny Program, I Love Lucy, The
Real McCoys, Alice, and Sanford and Son. He also provided voices for
animated series such as The Flintstones, Mister Magoo, The Jetsons,
Dinky Dog, and The Snorks.Nelson began his entertainment career in
radio, and later moved into television and movies. In 1926, at age 15,
Nelson played the role of a 30-year-old man in a radio series
broadcast from the then-5,000-watt KOA (AM) radio station serving the
Denver, Colorado market.
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