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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.
Filmography
all 17
TV Shows 12
self 11
Movies 5
Narrator 1
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Damn Yankees (1967)
The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
Pinocchio (1957)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
Saturday Spectacular: High Button Shoes (1956)
The Steve Allen Show (1956)
Christmas Customs Near and Far (1955)
Ding Dong School (1952)
This Is Your Life (1952)
Down You Go (1951)
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
Your Show of Shows (1950)
What's My Line? (1950)
Kukla, Fran and Ollie (1947)
Yours for a Song
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1907-11-20
Deathday1989-06-13 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceLa Porte City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsFrances Helen Allison, Frances Allison
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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