a soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789)
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
American humorist famous for his dry, satirical work in vaudeville, radio, and early television. American comedian best remembered as the confused but unflappable foil to her husband and stage partner, George Burns. American religious leader and the first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (1816-1831). English Roman Catholic cardinal who directed the work on the Douay Bible. American comic actor, writer, and filmmaker whose films include Annie Hall (1977), which won two Academy Awards, Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), and Everyone Says I Love You (1996). Allen Ethan Allen Mel Melvin Allen Israel Allen Richard Allen Steve Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen Allen Woody Allen Stewart Konigsberg William Allen Basie Brooks Rodney Allen Du Mont Allen Balcom Dulles Allen Welsh Robert Allen Zimmerman Ginsberg Allen Irwin Newell Allen Tate John Orley Allen Van Allen radiation belts White William Allen
The application of the Allen convention requires the responder to apply the Stayman convention first, which means that the responder must bid 2 Clubs, asking the opener if he has a 4-card Major suit