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Arlene Francis  Television and Radio Host, Producer

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Photo courtesy of Peter Gabel
 

Career Includes

Radio: The March of Time (1931), The Hour of Charm (1934–48), WOR, The Arlene Francis Show (1961–90); Television: Host, Blind Date (1949–52), Panelist, What’s My Line? (1950–67 & 1967–75), Host, Talent Patrol (a.k.a. Soldier Parade) (1953–55), Host and Editor in Chief, Home (1954–57), Host, The Prime of Your Life (1981–86)
 

Education

Mount St. Vincent’s Convent, Finch’s Finishing School, and Theatre Guild School
 

Born

October 20, 1907
Boston, Massachusetts

 

Died

May 31, 2001
San Francisco, California

 

 

 

 

 


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