W. Gordon Allen

William Gordon Allen (May 13, 1920 - November 18, 1988) was an American radio station owner and manager, film producer, author, and devoted saucerian, perhaps most well-known for his infamous documentary Overlords of the U.F.O. (1976).

Selected Bibliography


Allen was also the editor and publisher of

KGAE / KGAY: Salem, OR, 1430 kHz (1952-1961)
Call-sign KGAE from 1952-1956; changed to KGAY from 1956.



KSGA: Bend, OR, 1240 kHz (1952-1953)
Call-sign transferred to 1400 kHz in Cottage Wood.

Willamette-Land Television




Oregon Democratic Party (1958)

 * A short-lived candidacy for State Senator in Marion Co. on the Democratic ticket; Allen withdrew in June.



Overlords of the U.F.O. (1976)

 * refer Overlords of the U.F.O. (1976 documentary)