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.

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", "Memory Lane", and "Carbon Paper" also appeared on Rowlf's 1993 album Ol' Brown Ears is Back.