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Fred Allen

MASTER OF THE AD-LIB


Fred Allen’s urbane humor and biting wit made his show a popular one during the 1930s and ‘40s. Master of the ad-lib and the running gag, he was ably supported by the characters who lived in “Allen’s Alley.”

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1977 RADIO INDUCTEE



Fred Allen

Fred Allen circa 1953