^ Kukla is the Greek word for "doll"; Greek people often address young girls as Kuklaki mou meaning "my little doll". It also exists as a loanword with the same meaning in Bulgarian, …

Explore this large site dedicated to the classic television puppet show - get info on the official YouTube channel where over 700 episodes are being streamed for free. View articles, …

Many know Kukla, Fran and Ollie from "The CBS Children's Film Festival" but their first series (1947-57) was watched by more adults than children.

'Kukla, Fran and Ollie'. a pioneer tv show for children using puppets that became as popular with adults. There was no script and was entirely adlibbed. Fran Allison starred, interacting with …

Burr Tillstrom (1917-1985) was a puppeteer best known as the creator of the early television series Kukla, Fran, and Ollie. Tillstrom created his first puppet, a clown character who would …

Created by puppeteer Burr Tillstrom, it featured a cast of whimsical puppets, including the gentle Kukla and the boisterous Ollie, alongside human performer Fran Allison.

The leader of the troupe was Kukla, a sweet-natured and gentle clown who was something of a worry-wart. Oliver J. Dragon (Ollie), atypical of traditional puppet show dragons, was a …

She talked with the puppets, Kukla and Ollie, who were brought to life by the show's creator, Burr Tillstrom. Even after the main show ended, the team kept appearing in other TV shows and …

Working without a script, the cast of Kukla, Fran and Ollie improvised conversations about everyday life laced with humor, astute commentary on current events, original music, and …

The Kuklapolitans' television career began with the premiere of Junior Jamboree (soon renamed Kukla, Fran and Ollie), on October 13, 1947. But the story of the Kuklapolitans begins over ten …