Television
Fran Allison, best remembered as the warmhearted human foil for puppets on the popular “Kukla, Fran & Ollie” television show, died today at Sherman Oaks Community Hospital.
June 13, 1989
One of television’s most fondly remembered programs is now available on video to charm new generations. Welcome back, Madame Ooglepuss.
Oct. 20, 1996
Fran Allison, who as the winsome straight man for a bulb-nosed clown named Kukla and a one-toothed dragon called Ollie made up one of the most popular and beloved triumvirates in TV history, died Tuesday morning.
June 14, 1989
Archives
“Kukla, Fran and Ollie”: An article in Tuesday’s Calendar about a new DVD of the classic TV series “Kukla, Fran and Ollie” said the DVD contained 39 episodes.
Aug. 13, 2009
Movies
Burr Tillstrom, the gentle genius who created a puppet show called “Kukla, Fran and Ollie,” died in December in Palm Springs as quietly as he had lived.
Feb. 12, 1986
Television pioneer Burr Tillstrom, who with ad-libs and hand-held puppets created “Kukla, Fran and Ollie,” a children’s show that was a prime-time hit throughout much of the 1950s, was found dead Friday at his Palm Springs home.
Dec. 7, 1985
‘Kukla, Fran and Ollie’ episodes arrive
Aug. 11, 2009
Alongside “The Muppet Show’s” Disney+ debut, TV critic Robert Lloyd lists the most important (non-Muppet) puppets in TV history, from Howdy Doody to Baby Yoda.
Feb. 19, 2021
Obituaries
Bob Banner dies at 89; Emmy-winning producer
June 16, 2011
Among his many credits, Bob Banner gave a career boost to a young Carol Burnett years before becoming executive producer of her popular comedy variety show.