Biography
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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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2011
The Pitts
Character: Mystery Man #1
TV • 2003
Sour Grapes
Character: Eulogist
MOVIE • 1998
The Detectives
Character: Bouncer
TV • 1993
Sunday Pursuit
Character: Taxi driver
MOVIE • 1990
The Simpsons
Character: Edward Christian (voice)
TV • 1989
Beauty and the Beast
Character:
TV • 1987
CBS Summer Playhouse
Character: Bud Stone
TV • 1987
Brothers
Character: Duke
TV • 1984
Fridays
Character: Self - Announcer
TV • 1980
Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Host
TV • 1975
The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour
Character:
TV • 1973
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Character: Ralph Kane (voice)
TV • 1972
Getting Together
Character:
TV • 1971
The Flip Wilson Show
Character: Self
TV • 1970
Nanny and the Professor
Character:
TV • 1970
Love, American Style
Character:
TV • 1969
Love, American Style
Character: Deputy Sheriff Preston Steele
TV • 1969
Love, American Style
Character: Ralph Kane (voice)
TV • 1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Character: Parent in PTA meeting
TV • 1969
Crew
Crew Credits
The Muppet Script
Role: Original Film Writer
MOVIE • 2025
RoboCop 2
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1990
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1987
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Role: Writer
TV • 1986
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1985
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1980
The Muppet Movie
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1979
Peter Pan
Role: Teleplay
MOVIE • 1976
Peter Pan
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1976
The Muppet Show
Role: Producer
TV • 1976
The Muppet Show
Role: Writer
TV • 1976
Hee Haw
Role: Writer
TV • 1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Role: Writer
TV • 1969
Kraft Music Hall
Role: Writer
TV • 1958