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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...
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O. Henry's Full House
As Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
The Great Radio Comedians
As Self (Archive footage)
Is Everybody Listening?
As Fred Allen - Fred Allen Radio Program
Thanks a Million
As Ned Lyman
It's in the Bag!
As Fred Floogle
Love Thy Neighbor
As Fred Allen
The Installment Collector
As Newspaper Editor
The Still Alarm
As First Fireman
We're Not Married!
As Steve Gladwyn
Sally, Irene and Mary
As Gabby Green
Behind Your Radio Dial
Buck Benny Rides Again
As Fred Allen (voice)
Fred Allen's Prize Playlets
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
As Self - Predicts Demise of Radio (archive footage)
The Colgate Comedy Hour
As Self
Your Show of Shows
Judge for Yourself
As Himself
The Jack Benny Program
As Fred Allen
What's My Line?
As Self - Panelist