Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Francis Burns (November 15, 1933 – January 26, 2020) was an American comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, and producer. During the 1960s he was part of two stand-up comedy partnerships, first with George Carlin and later Avery Schreiber. By the 1970s he had transitioned to working behind the camera as a writer and producer on such comedy series as The Muppet Show and Hee Haw.
Acted in 20
1990s
- 1998
Sour Grapes
Eulogist
- 1993
- 1992
Double Vision
Angry Cab Driver
- 1991
- 1990
Sunday Pursuit
Taxi driver
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1984
1970s
- 1972
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Night They Raided Minsky's
Candy Butcher
- 1966
Occasional Wife
TV
- 1965
Goldstein
Truck Driver / Policeman
- 1960
Wrote 12
2020s
- 2025
The Muppet Script
Original Film Writer
1990s
- 1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Writer
1980s
- 1987
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Writer
- 1986
- 1985
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Writer
- 1980
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
Writer
1970s
- 1979
- 1976
Peter Pan
Teleplay, Writer
1950s
- 1958
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1990
Produced 1
1970s
- 1976
Appearances9
2010s
- 2011
Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter
Himself
1960s
- 1968
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1958