Fran Allison

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 19471957 occasionally returning to the air until the mid1980s The trio also hosted The CBS Childrens Film Festival introducing international childrens films from 19671977 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