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An early American Children's show that had an eccentric lady (Fran Allison) being friends with two puppets as they discuss different topics.

The show featured Burr Tillstrom, Hugh Downs, June Lockhart, Dave Garroway, among others.

It aired from 1947 to 1957 on WBKB.


Tropes for the series:

  • Alliterative Name: Dolores Dragon.
  • The Announcer: Hugh Downs.
  • As Himself: June Lockhart made appearances as herself on the show.
  • Hand Puppet: Kukla, leader of the troupe and Ollie, a one-toothed dragon, along with other puppets like Madame Oglepuss, an opera diva, Fletcher Rabbit, Colonel Crackie, among others.
  • Name and Name: Kukla, Fran and Ollie.
  • Token Human: Fran is the only human in the titular trio.

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