Treadmill to Oblivion by Fred Allen,1954

This is the book Treadmill to Oblivion by the American comedian Fred Allen. It is an autobiography detailing his experiences and career in radio during its "Golden Age" in the mid-20th century. Book Details Title: Treadmill to Oblivion Author: Fred Allen Original Publication Year: 1954 Publisher (Original): Little, Brown and Company, in association with The Atlantic Monthly Press Illustrator: Al Hirschfeld, who provided humorous drawings throughout the book Synopsis The memoir covers the second half of Fred Allen's entertainment career, focusing on his successful radio show (1934-1949). It provides an insightful and witty account of the trials and tribulations of being a radio comedian, including interactions with advertising executives and sponsors. The book describes how his show, which featured the popular "Allen's Alley" segment and a long-running comedic "feud" with fellow comedian Jack Benny, was produced. Preowned Pickup is 58th and 7th Ave in midtown Manhattan