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Fred Allen
Acting
31 May 1894
† 17 Mar 1956
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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...
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Fred Allen's Movies
69%
O. Henry's Full House
07 Aug 1952
59%
We're Not Married!
11 Jul 1952
65%
Thanks a Million
13 Nov 1935
76%
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
01 Oct 1991
63%
It's in the Bag!
21 Apr 1945
68%
Sally, Irene and Mary
04 Mar 1938
73%
Love Thy Neighbor
27 Dec 1940
65%
Is Everybody Listening?
05 Sept 1947
50%
Buck Benny Rides Again
31 May 1940
80%
The Great Radio Comedians
11 May 1971
90%
The Still Alarm
30 Jun 1930
0%
The Installment Collector
19 Apr 1929
0%
Behind Your Radio Dial
09 Jan 1949
0%
Fred Allen's Prize Playlets
25 Nov 1929
0%
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
29 Oct 1976
