Fran Allison

Born: 1907-11-20

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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The Muppet Movie

as Additional Muppet Performer
Released: 1979-06-22

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Released: 1967-04-08

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Pinocchio

as Blue Haired Fairy Queen
Released: 1957-10-13

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

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The Merv Griffin Show

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

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The Steve Allen Show

as Self - Kukla Fran & Ollie
First aired: 1956-06-24

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The Colgate Comedy Hour

as Self
First aired: 1950-09-10

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What's My Line?

as Self - Panelist
First aired: 1950-02-02

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This Is Your Life

as Self
First aired: 1952-10-01

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Your Show of Shows

as uncredited
First aired: 1950-02-25

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Kukla, Fran and Ollie

as Fran
First aired: 1947-10-13

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