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Fran Allison

Known ForActing
Birthday1907-11-20
Age81 years old at death
Date of Death† 1989-06-13
Place of BirthLa Porte City, Iowa, USA
Also Known AsFrances Helen Allison, Frances Allison

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frances Helen Allison (November 20, 1907 – June 13, 1989) was an American television and radio comedian, personality and singer. She is best known for her starring role on the puppet show Kukla, Fran and Ollie, which ran from 1947–1957, occasionally returning to the air until the mid-1980s. The trio also hosted The CBS Children's Film Festival, introducing international children's films, from 1967-1977. Allison was married to music publisher Archie Levington. For contributions to the television industry, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6763 Hollywood Boulevard. Additionally, she appeared with puppets Kukla and Ollie on a 44¢ US commemorative postage stamp issued on August 11, 2009.

Filmography

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1979
7.2
Family
Comedy

The Muppet Movie

poster
1967
4.0
Comedy
Music

Damn Yankees

poster
1957
Music
Family

Pinocchio

poster
1961
5.4
Comedy
Talk

The Mike Douglas Show

poster
1962
6.2
Talk

The Merv Griffin Show

poster
1950
7.0
Family
Comedy

What's My Line?

poster
1956
5.6
Comedy

The Steve Allen Show

poster
1950
6.8
Comedy

The Colgate Comedy Hour

poster
1957
7.0
Talk

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

poster
1952
6.4
Documentary

This Is Your Life

poster
1950
6.3
Comedy

Your Show of Shows

poster
1951

Down You Go

poster
1947
6.8
Family
Comedy

Kukla, Fran and Ollie