Originally, this character could be found in a variety of occupations, usually as a salesman or waiter, at establishments which Jack Benny or others might be patronizing, and his Simpsonian counterpart is equally omnipresent. The Yes Guy is a tribute to character actor Frank Nelson, and his familiar persona on The Jack Benny Program (modified for appearances on I Love Lucy, The Flintstones, Sanford and Son, Garfield & Friends, and others). or That Jerk That Goes '"Eeeh-Ye-e-e-es? [3] Apu considers the Yes Guy to be very, very funny. The Yes Guy, possibly named Frank Nelson-Type, but normally referred to as "That Annoying Guy Who Always Says "Eeeh-Ye-e-e-es?" For example, needing airline tickets, Benny would call the ticket agent, "Oh Mister? Nelson's sudden appearances usually led to spontaneous laughter or applause on the part of the audience. When Lisa was put on trial for teaching fellow students about Darwin, Yes Guy was juror number twelve. ", and sometimes referred to as "The Obnoxious Yes Guy" by Homer, is a resident of Springfield. He is known for bellowing “Eeeh-Ye-e-e-es? or That Jerk That Goes '"Eeeh-Ye-e-e-es? Frank Brandon Nelson (May 6, 1911 – 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?" [15] He was also parodied in the Merrie Melodies cartoon "Canary Row". Benny, who collapsed in laughter (as did the audience), later cited it as one of the longest laughs ever on his show. Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. [citation needed]. Related GIFs. [citation needed], After Jack Benny, Nelson continued to work in sitcoms in similar roles, most notably in The Hank McCune Show and I Love Lucy. Marge vs. Singles, Seniors, Childless Couples and Teens and Gays, https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/The_Yes_Guy?oldid=918434. Nelson appeared as various characters during all seasons of I Love Lucy (most notably game show host Freddie Fillmore) before beginning the recurring role as the character Ralph Ramsey, after the Ricardos moved to Westport, Connecticut in 1957. "[6] Whatever his occupation in a particular episode, Nelson's character would usually be polite and patient with all of his customers except for Jack Benny. ", and sometimes referred to as "The Obnoxious Yes Guy" by Homer, is a resident of Springfield. He also did a cameo appearance on the December 5, 1981 episode of Saturday Night Live as a newsstand vendor, when Tim Curry was the guest host. Learn how your comment data is processed. catchphrase, as part of the fast-food chain's highly successful "You Deserve a Break Today" vacation sweepstakes promotional campaign, in which he played an over-the-top passport agent. ―The Yes Guy's catchphrase, whenever someone asks him a question. [1] He is often seen working at Costington's department store, and is apparently on good terms with Mr. Costington. ( Log Out /  Between 1978 and 1979, he provided the voice of Uncle Dudley on Dinky Dog. ", and sarcastic responses like, after being asked at an airport ticket counter if he was the ticket clerk, "No, I'm a 747 with a moustache. [9] Garfield in Paradise, in 1986, was the last recorded time he used his signature phrase. Here’s four of his turns from Sanford and Son from the 1970s – -essentially the same thing he’d done for Benny two and three decades earlier. The Yes Guy - Annoying Guy Who Always Says "Eeeh-Ye-e-e-es?" catchphrase. Voiced by He also appears in The Simpsons: Tapped Out has a character for your Springfield. Details Duration: 2.803 sec Dimensions: 498x373 Created: 5/15/2020, 6:43:31 PM.