Fran Allison
1907-11-20 (1907)La Porte City, Iowa, USAActing
Biography
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
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
The Merv Griffin Show
TV • 1962
What's My Line?
TV • 1950
The Steve Allen Show
TV • 1956
The Colgate Comedy Hour
TV • 1950
This Is Your Life
TV • 1952
Your Show of Shows
TV • 1950
The Muppet Movie
MOVIE • 1979
Pinocchio
MOVIE • 1957
Damn Yankees
MOVIE • 1967
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
TV • 1947