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.

  • Title: Fran Allison
  • Popularity: 3.762
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1907-11-20
  • Place of Birth: La Porte City, Iowa, USA
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  • Also Known As: Frances Helen Allison, Frances Allison
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Fran Allison Movies

  • 1957
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    Pinocchio

    Pinocchio

    1 1957 HD

    Pinocchio is a 1957 TV musical broadcast shown live on NBC, directed and choreographed by Hanya Holm. This version features songs by Alec Wilder.

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Mickey Rooney

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  • 1967
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    Damn Yankees

    Damn Yankees

    4 1967 HD

    Joe Boyd, an aging Washington Senators fan, would sell his soul for the Senators to beat the New York Yankees and win the pennant. Enter Mr....

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Phil Silvers

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  • 1979
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    The Muppet Movie

    The Muppet Movie

    7.161 1979 HD

    A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Jim Henson

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  • 1961
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    This Is Your Life

    This Is Your Life

    6.375 1961 HD

    This Is Your Life is an American television documentary series broadcast on NBC, originally hosted by its producer, Ralph Edwards from 1952 to 1961....

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ralph Edwards

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  • 1954
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    Your Show of Shows

    Your Show of Shows

    5.5 1954 HD

    Your Show of Shows was a live 90-minute variety show that was broadcast weekly in the United States on NBC, from February 25, 1950, until June 5,...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Sid Caesar

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  • 1947
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    Kukla, Fran and Ollie

    Kukla, Fran and Ollie

    6.6 1947 HD

    Kukla, Fran and Ollie is an early American television show using puppets, originally created for children but soon watched by more adults than...

    Genre: Family

    Cast: Fran Allison

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  • 2009
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    Down You Go

    Down You Go

    1 2009 HD

    Down You Go is an American television game show originally broadcast on the DuMont Television Network. The Emmy Award-nominated series ran from...

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    Cast: Patricia Cutts

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  • 1955
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    The Colgate Comedy Hour

    The Colgate Comedy Hour

    7 1955 HD

    The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast:

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  • 1960
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    The Steve Allen Show

    The Steve Allen Show

    4 1960 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Steve Allen

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  • 1967
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    What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

    6.619 1967 HD

    Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or...

    Genre: Family

    Cast: John Charles Daly

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  • 1967
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    The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

    5.3 1967 HD

    The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran from October 1, 1962 to March 29, 1963 on NBC,...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Merv Griffin

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  • 1962
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    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    5.7 1962 HD

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar is an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under The Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. It originally aired...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Jack Paar

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  • 1981
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    The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

    4.833 1981 HD

    The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Mike Douglas

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