The Fred Allen Show
Satire on Surveys and Polls
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Fred Allen brings his sharp, dry wit to radio comedy, using the conventions of a variety program to turn everyday subjects into targets for satire. This episode’s title points to surveys and polls, a natural fit for Allen’s skeptical humor about public opinion and the claims people make about what everyone thinks.
Allen’s broadcasts combine his comic monologue and exchanges with performers in a lively studio setting. The humor rests on pointed observations, verbal sparring, and the contrast between confident pronouncements and the absurdities they conceal. The result is a distinctly conversational style of comedy, shaped for radio and driven by Allen’s timing and personality.
Listeners can expect a playful, satirical take on the topic named in the episode title, delivered with the brisk wit that made Allen a prominent radio comedian. The show’s appeal lies in its clever language and its ability to make familiar social habits seem freshly ridiculous.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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