THE 101 MOST INFLUENCIAL PEOPLE IN ENTERTAINMENT TODAY
November 2, 1990

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 Allen was once asked if he wanted to achieve immortality through his films. He said no, he wanted to achieve it by not dying. Allen, 54, will have to settle: As America’s most respected comedian, he’s one of the few filmmakers given total creative control. His movie this year: Alice, due next month and featuring William Hurt. Almost everyone wants to work with him. Madonna has signed up for his next film.