Long before he was a family-friendly sitcom star, Allen faced a life sentence for drug trafficking.
- The Bust (1978): Arrested at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport with over 650 grams (1.4 lbs) of cocaine.
- The Stakes: Faced a potential life imprisonment sentence under Michigan state law.
- The Deal: He pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges and provided names of other dealers in exchange for a lighter sentence, serving 2 years and 4 months.
