Quick Facts
Born:
1907-11-20
Birthplace:
La Porte City, Iowa, USA
Credits:
13 Total Roles
Fran Allison
Acting
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Biography
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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.
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 Muppet Movie
Additional Muppet Performer
What's My Line?
Self - Panelist
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
This Is Your Life
Self
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
Fran
The Steve Allen Show
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie MOVIE | Additional Muppet Performer |
| 1967 | Damn Yankees MOVIE | Meg Boyd |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self |
| 1957 | Pinocchio MOVIE | Blue Haired Fairy Queen |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar TV | Self |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self |
| 1952 | This Is Your Life TV | Self |
| 1951 | Down You Go TV | Self |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour TV | Self |