Fred Allen – Subway Posters. 390222.
The Peter Van Seetin singers sing, This Night. It's Washington's birthday and like it or not, Fred gets a truthful introduction. In the Town Hall News of the Week, topics…
Fred Allen – Guest Oscar Levant. 430131
Jimmy Wallington and Fred discuss a recent event on the quiz show, Truth or Consequences. Portland has a few words of her own to share on the topic. Jokes abound…
Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Looking For Umbriago, with Jimmy Durante. 430404 (retro458)
Fred opens with some jabs at Jack Benny. Portland joins him for the trip to Allen’s Alley, with the topic of the day being the meat shortage. Al Goodman’s Orchestra…
Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Chile Frank Sinatra 430516 (retro450)
Hey, it’s that brand new singing sensation, Frank Sinatra! Actually, Frank had been singing for quite some time. It had been only recently that he became a solo act when…
Fred Allen – Town Hall Tonight Amateur Night 370310 (RV010 retro 444)
Also called Fred Allen – Murder On The High Seas, Or Boy Meets Gull. 370310. Peter VanSeetin and his singers kick off the show by singing, Boo Hoo. Fred reads…
Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – guest Judy Canova 430307 (442)
The orchestra opens with, I Can't Give You Anything but Love. Jimmy Wallington continues as he jokes around with Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa. Jack Benny is the topic of…
Fred Allen – The Home On The Range. 360115.
Fred is on hand for the Town Hall Tonight. First, a song, Great Day. The topic of the night's news is public schools. Kids who have money. Another early appearance…
Command Performance – Fred Allen. 460421
Fred Allen hosts, and chats with Ken Carpenter about an Elks tooth. Portland Hoffa enters with a word from her family, and her mom who is working for defense contractors.…
Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – The Specialists Quandary. 410115.
After some initial joking around between Fred, Jimmy Wallington, Kenny Baker, and a substitute bandleader, it's time for the News of the Week. The topic is on noise polution, particularly…
Fred Allen – BBC Take It Or Leave It, Gracie Fields. 421125.
After Fred and Arthur Godfrey poke fun with each other, the news of the week features a restriction on telegrams. A city ordinance on dogs, and some wartime humor gets…