Fred Allen
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA — May 31 1894• Died Mar 17 1956
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Biography
John Florence Sullivan (May 31, 1894 – March 17, 1956), known professionally as Fred Allen, was an American comedian whose absurdist, topically pointed radio show (1932–1949) made him one of the most popular and forward-looking humorists in the so-called classic era of American radio. His best-remembered gag was his long-running mock feud with friend and fellow comedian Jack Benny, but it was only part of his appeal; radio historian John Dunning (in On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio) wrote that Allen was radio's most admired comedian and mos…
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Fred Allen's Credits
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
What's My Line?
Self
The Jack Benny Program
Fred Allen
Your Show of Shows
We're Not Married!
Steve Gladwyn
Sally, Irene and Mary
Gabby Green
Buck Benny Rides Again
Fred Allen (voice)
Love Thy Neighbor
Fred Allen
Success
Writing
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
Self - Predicts Demise of Radio (archive footage)
O. Henry's Full House
Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
It's in the Bag!
Fred Floogle
The Great Radio Comedians
Self (Archive footage)
Thanks a Million
Ned Lyman
Is Everybody Listening?
Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio Program
The Still Alarm
First Fireman
Behind Your Radio Dial
Fred Allen's Prize Playlets
Judge for Yourself
Himself
The Installment Collector
Newspaper Editor
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)