Video duration: 577 seconds
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First of three parts of the last appearance of Fred Allen on WML in its entirety. Fred Allen died on 17 March 1956. **NOTE**The mystery guest on this episode was Dinah Shore. However, that segment was missing from the kinescope and is lost to history. Episode originally aired on 11 March 1956.
Video duration: 470 seconds
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Second of four parts of the Fred Allen tribute episode, which originally aired on 18 March 1956. Here the contestant is Ann Landers (Mrs. Julius Lederer).
Video duration: 538 seconds
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Fred Allen appears for the first time as a panelist on "What's My Line?" (August 15, 1954), with co-panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf, and host John Daly. This is part 1 of 3. This segment features contestant Daniel James, a USAF jet fighter pilot. Part 2 is here: www.youtube.com Part 3 is here: www.youtube.com
Video duration: 500 seconds
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A psychiatrist is the guest on this WML episode which first aired on 13 March 1955. The panel and audience have a little fun at Fred Allen's expense. This is also an unusual WML episode in that the panelists were introduced in reverse order.
Video duration: 184 seconds
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Third part of Fred Allen's last episode on WML. "Good night, Arlene; Good night, Dorothy" for the last time . . . Episode aired on 11 March 1956. **NOTE**The mystery guest on this episode was Dinah Shore. However, that segment was missing from the kinescope and is lost to history.
Video duration: 346 seconds
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First of four parts of the Fred Allen tribute episode in its entirety. Episode originally aired on 18 March 1956. Notice how everyone was "dressed-down."
Video duration: 66 seconds
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This is a very rare recording of actress Jean Arthur (notoriously publicity shy) singing together with radio comedian Fred Allen, on june 6, 1942. The song is "My merry oldsmobile", and they sang it on The Fred Allen Show.
Video duration: 361 seconds
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The audience results are surprising to say the least on this episode -- they were obviously not the buying public of the time. My favorite song on this episode, "Make Love to Me," became a #1 hit for Jo Stafford in Feb. '54 while the other songs never caught on.
Video duration: 456 seconds
Global video hits: 5399
Second part of Fred Allen's last WML appearance. Episode originally aired on 11 March 1956. **NOTE**The mystery guest on this episode was Dinah Shore. However, that segment was missing from the kinescope and is lost to history.