Jack Burns

Biography

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.

Known For

The Simpsons

as Edward Christian (voice)

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Beauty and the Beast

The Andy Griffith Show

as Warren Ferguson

The Andy Griffith Show

as Deputy Warren Ferguson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Sour Grapes

as Eulogist

The Night They Raided Minsky's

as Candy Butcher

The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

The Detectives

as Bouncer