Abe Burrows

Abe Burrows (1910-1985) was a writer whose career began in old-time radio (including The Danny Kaye Show) and later included writing and script-doctoring for many Broadway shows, notably Guys And Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. He is the father of television director James Burrows.

Five songs by Abe Burrows have been used on The Muppet Show:


 * "A Gypsy's Violin" in Episode 219
 * "When" in Episode 219
 * "Memory Lane" in Episode 219's UK Spot
 * "Sea Chantey" in Episode 220
 * "Carbon Paper" in Episode 302 and Episode 412

"When" and "Carbon Paper" also appeared on Rowlf's 1993 album Ol' Brown Ears Is Back.