Fred Allen

Fred Allen

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Fred Allen (May 31, 1894 – March 17, 1956) 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 most frequently censored. A master adlibber, Allen often tangled with his network's executives (and often barbed them on the air over the battles), while developing routines the style and substance of which influenced contemporaries and futures among comic talents, including Groucho Marx, Stan Freberg, Henry Morgan and Johnny Carson, but his fans also included President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and novelists William Faulkner, John Steinbeck and Herman Wouk (who began his career writing for Allen). Ironically, in view of his often barbed observations of the medium, Fred Allen was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for contributions to television Description above from the Wikipedia article Fred Allen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.  

  • Title: Fred Allen
  • Popularity: 1.143
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1894-05-31
  • Place of Birth: Cambridge - Massachusetts - USA
  • Homepage:
  • Also Known As: John Florence Sullivan
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Fred Allen Movies

  • 1952
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    O. Henry's Full House

    O. Henry's Full House

    6.5 1952 HD

    Five O. Henry stories, each separate. The primary one from the critics' acclaim was "The Cop and the Anthem". Soapy tells fellow bum Horace that he...

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  • 1971
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    The Great Radio Comedians

    The Great Radio Comedians

    8 1971 HD

    Documentary about radio comedies primarily focused on Burns & Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, The Jack Benny Program, Fibber McGee & Molly,...

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  • 1947
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    Is Everybody Listening?

    Is Everybody Listening?

    5 1947 HD

    A documentary about the 82% of US citizens that listen to the radio for their entertainment, news and sport.

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  • 1935
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    Thanks a Million

    Thanks a Million

    6 1935 HD

    A show troupe is engaged by Judge Culliman, who is running for Governor, to enhance his political campaign. When the inebriated Judge has to be...

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  • 1945
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    It's in the Bag!

    It's in the Bag!

    5 1945 HD

    The ringmaster of a flea circus inherits a fortune...if he can find which chair it's hidden in.

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  • 1940
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    Love Thy Neighbor

    Love Thy Neighbor

    6.5 1940 HD

    Capitalizing on the famous radio 'feud' between comedians Jack Benny and Fred Allen. The two stars play versions of themselves, constantly at each...

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  • 1929
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    The Installment Collector

    The Installment Collector

    1 1929 HD

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  • 1930
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    The Still Alarm

    The Still Alarm

    1 1930 HD

    Two hotel guests are told the hotel is on fire, but the other guests and firefighters seem unconcerned.

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  • 1952
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    We're Not Married!

    We're Not Married!

    5.9 1952 HD

    A Justice of the Peace performed weddings a few days before his license was valid. A few years later five couples learn they have never been legally...

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  • 1938
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    Sally, Irene and Mary

    Sally, Irene and Mary

    6 1938 HD

    Manicurists Sally, Irene and Mary hope to be Broadway entertainers. When Mary inherits an old ferry boat, they turn it into a successful supper club.

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  • 1949
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    Behind Your Radio Dial

    Behind Your Radio Dial

    1 1949 HD

    Familiar radio voice Ben Grauer leads the viewer on a behind the scenes tour of the National Broadcasting Company studios -- both radio and...

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  • 1940
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    Buck Benny Rides Again

    Buck Benny Rides Again

    1 1940 HD

    Radio star Jack Benny, intending to stay in New York for the summer, is forced by the needling of rival Fred Allen to prove his boasts about roughing...

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  • 1929
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    Fred Allen's Prize Playlets

    Fred Allen's Prize Playlets

    1 1929 HD

    Mr. Fiasco, a producer of plays gets three plays explained to him. In one of the plays, a man chooses scotch for a drink and dies. In the second play...

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  • 1931
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    Success

    Success

    1 1931 HD

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  • 1950
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    The Colgate Comedy Hour

    The Colgate Comedy Hour

    7 1950 HD

    The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many...

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  • 1950
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    Your Show of Shows

    Your Show of Shows

    5.5 1950 HD

    Your Show of Shows was a live 90-minute variety show that was broadcast weekly in the United States on NBC, from February 25, 1950, until June 5,...

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  • 1953
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    Judge for Yourself

    Judge for Yourself

    1 1953 HD

    Judge for Yourself, at first subtitled The Fred Allen Show, is a Mark Goodson and Bill Todman nontraditional court show/quiz show, with comedian Fred...

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  • 1950
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    The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

    7.733 1950 HD

    Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days.

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  • 1950
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    What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

    6.7 1950 HD

    Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or...

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  • 1950
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    What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

    6.7 1950 HD

    Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or...

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