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May 16, 2006

Fred Allen – May 2006

Posted in: Quote of The Month



This month we bring in two old quotes from humorist Fred Allen. Fred Allen was an American comedian whose absurdist, pointed radio show (1934–1949) made him one of the most popular and forward-looking humourists in the so-called classic era of American radio. He also did television appearances for various programs and also had his very own show entitled the Frank Allen show on NBC. A one-time skeptic of the television due to all of his years in radio, Fred gave a great quote about television which helps to display our site’s vision of what the television represents.

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“You know, television is called a new medium, and I have discovered why they call it a medium—because nothing is well done.” He then described the television as a piece of talking furniture and gave another memorable quote. “people who haven’t anything to do to watch people who can’t do anything.”

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