Fran Allison
ActingAlso Known As
Frances Helen Allison, Frances Allison
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.
Movies
(3 total)
The Muppet Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer
Damn Yankees
as Meg Boyd
Pinocchio
as Blue Haired Fairy Queen
TV Shows
(10 total)
What's My Line?
as Self - Panelist
This Is Your Life
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
as Fran
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
