Fran Allison

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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Filmography

1979

The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer
Movie - Released: 6/22/1979

1967

Damn Yankees
Damn Yankees
as Meg Boyd
Movie - Released: 4/8/1967

1962

The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
TV - Released: 10/1/1962

1961

The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
TV - Released: 12/11/1961

1957

Pinocchio
Pinocchio
as Blue Haired Fairy Queen
Movie - Released: 10/13/1957
TV
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
TV - Released: 7/29/1957

1956

The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Kukla Fran & Ollie
TV - Released: 6/24/1956

1952

This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
as Self
TV - Released: 10/1/1952

1951

TV
Down You Go
as Self
TV - Released: 5/30/1951

1950

The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
TV - Released: 9/10/1950
Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
TV - Released: 2/25/1950
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
as Self - Panelist
TV - Released: 2/2/1950

1947

Kukla, Fran and Ollie
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
as Fran
TV - Released: 10/13/1947