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Fran Allison

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Known For

81 Years Old

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.

Born

La Porte City, Iowa, USA on 20th November 1907

Died

13th June 1989

All Credits

The Merv Griffin Show Image
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
The Mike Douglas Show Image
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
The Steve Allen Show Image
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Kukla Fran & Ollie
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
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This Is Your Life
Self
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Your Show of Shows
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What's My Line?
Self - Panelist
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
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The Muppet Movie
Additional Muppet Performer
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Down You Go
Self
Kukla, Fran and Ollie Image
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
Fran
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Damn Yankees
Meg Boyd
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Pinocchio
Blue Haired Fairy Queen