Abe Burrows

Abe Burrows (1910-1985) was a composer and writer whose career began in old-time radio (including The Danny Kaye Show) and later included writing Broadway shows, notably Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and script-doctoring others. He is the father of television director James Burrows.
In 1977, when dining at Joe Raposo's house, Jim Henson met fellow guests Abe Burrows and Ted Geisel.Jim Henson's Red Book. Sept. 16, 2011 In addition, five songs by 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", "Memory Lane", and "Carbon Paper" also appeared on Rowlf's 1993 album Ol' Brown Ears is Back.
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