Jack Burns

John Francis Burns (November 15, 1933 – January 27, 2020) was an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. 

During the 1960s, he was part of two stand-up comedy partnerships, first with George Carlin and later Avery Schreiber. He was a writer and producer on such comedy series as The Muppet Show and Hee Haw. His television roles included The Andy Griffith Show and Animaniacs.

Burns died on January 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California of respiratory failure caused by pancreatic cancer at the age of 86.Jack Burns, ‘Muppet Show’ Writer and George Carlin Comedy Partner, Dies at 86

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