Allan Burns

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
05/18/1935
Birthplace:
Baltimore, Maryland
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biography
A prolific writer of sitcoms who has been partnered at various times with other icons of the genre (i.e., Chris Hayward, James L Brooks) Allan Burns is most often heralded as the co-creator of the groundbreaking classic "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (CBS, 1970-77). But he was also the driving force behind such other sitcoms as "My Mother the Car" (NBC, 1965-66) and "FM" (NBC, 1989-90) in addition to making occasional forays into features.

Burns began his Hollywood career working as an analyst in the NBC story department, a prolific breeding ground for show business talent. He then segued to Continued

milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Joined NBC as a member of its story department
 
Wrote animated productions for Jay Ward Productions, including "Bullwinkle"
1964 
With Chris Hayward, created original concept for "The Munsters" (CBS)
1965 
Co-created the NBC sitcom "My Mother the Car" with Hayward
 
Created and wrote "He & She" with Hayward; won first Emmy
Continued