The Fred Allen Legend
- Episode aired Oct 6, 1957
Host Jim Macandrew interviews friends of the late radio comedian Fred Allen (1894-1956). "Uncle" Jim Harkins, cast member of "The Fred Allen Show," recalls their friendship and Allen's early... Read allHost Jim Macandrew interviews friends of the late radio comedian Fred Allen (1894-1956). "Uncle" Jim Harkins, cast member of "The Fred Allen Show," recalls their friendship and Allen's early career. One of Allen's writers, Arnold Auerbach, describes the format and the characters ... Read allHost Jim Macandrew interviews friends of the late radio comedian Fred Allen (1894-1956). "Uncle" Jim Harkins, cast member of "The Fred Allen Show," recalls their friendship and Allen's early career. One of Allen's writers, Arnold Auerbach, describes the format and the characters of "Allen's Alley." Henry Morgan then discusses Allen's personal style, philosophy, and se... Read all