Fran Allison
Acting
1907-11-20 · La Porte City, Iowa, USA
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.
Filmography(13)
movieThe Muppet Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer · 1979 · 7.2
movieDamn Yankees
as Meg Boyd · 1967 · 5.3
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
as Self · 1962 · 6.6
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
as Self · 1961 · 5.8
moviePinocchio
as Blue Haired Fairy Queen · 1957 · 8.0
tvTonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self · 1957 · 7.5
tvThe Steve Allen Show
as Self · 1956 · 6.2
tvThis Is Your Life
as Self · 1952 · 6.5
tvDown You Go
as Self · 1951 · 9.0
tvThe Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self · 1950 · 6.9
tvYour Show of Shows
as · 1950 · 7.3
tvWhat's My Line?
as Self · 1950 · 7.0
tvKukla, Fran and Ollie
as Fran · 1947 · 6.9