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.
Known For
Credits
- 1979 · The Muppet Movie as Additional Muppet Performer
- 1967 · Damn Yankees as Meg Boyd
- 1962 · The Merv Griffin Show as Self
- 1961 · The Mike Douglas Show as Self
- 1957 · Pinocchio as Blue Haired Fairy Queen
- 1957 · Tonight Starring Jack Paar as Self
- 1956 · The Steve Allen Show as Self - Kukla Fran & Ollie
- 1952 · This Is Your Life as Self
- 1951 · Down You Go as Self
- 1950 · The Colgate Comedy Hour as Self
- 1950 · Your Show of Shows as
- 1950 · What's My Line? as Self - Panelist
- 1947 · Kukla, Fran and Ollie as Fran