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'''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 (musical)|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. |
'''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 (musical)|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. |
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| + | In 1977, when dining at [[Joe Raposo|Joe Raposo's]] house, [[Jim Henson]] met fellow guests Abe Burrows and [[Theodor Geisel|Ted Geisel]].<ref>[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2011/09/16/9161977/ Jim Henson's Red Book]. Sept. 16, 2011</ref>. In addition, five songs by Burrows have been used on ''[[The Muppet Show]]'': |
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* "[[A Gypsy's Violin]]" in [[Episode 219: Peter Sellers|Episode 219]] |
* "[[A Gypsy's Violin]]" in [[Episode 219: Peter Sellers|Episode 219]] |
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* "[[When]]" in Episode 219 |
* "[[When]]" in Episode 219 |
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Revision as of 19:00, 30 December 2012
"Sea Chantey"
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.[1]. 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.
- ↑ Jim Henson's Red Book. Sept. 16, 2011