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Fran Allison

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.


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Born:
Nov 20, 1907 In La Porte City, Iowa, USA
Movie/TV Credits:
12
First Appeared:
In the series Kukla, Fran and Ollie 1947-10-13
Latest Project:
Movie The Muppet Movie 1979-06-22
Known For
Poster of Damn Yankees
Poster of Pinocchio
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Poster of Kukla, Fran and Ollie
Filmography
Movie The Muppet Movie Additional Muppet Performer 1979-06-22
Movie Damn Yankees Meg Boyd 1967-04-08
Series The Merv Griffin Show Self 1962-10-01
Series Tonight Starring Jack Paar Self 1957-07-29
Movie Pinocchio Blue Haired Fairy Queen 1957-10-13
Series The Steve Allen Show Self - Kukla Fran & Ollie 1956-06-24
Series This Is Your Life Self 1952-10-01
Series Down You Go Self 1951-05-30
Series What's My Line? Self - Panelist 1950-02-02
Series The Colgate Comedy Hour Self 1950-09-10
Series Your Show of Shows Unknown 1950-02-25
Series Kukla, Fran and Ollie Fran 1947-10-13