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.
Jack Burns has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Muppets Classic with 1 titles. Signature works include Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter, Sunday Pursuit, The Night They Raided Minsky's. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
