Published 15:47 IST, February 2nd 2021

Allan Burns, Emmy-winning screenwriter & producer, passes away at 85

Emmy-winning producer and writer Allan Burns has passed away at the age of 85. The news was confirmed by the late writer’s son Matt Burn.

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Emmy-winning producer and writer Allan Burns passed away at of 85. news was confirmed by late writer’s son Matt Burns who informed about his far’s demise to Variety. Allan Burns who is well-kwn amongst audiences for his elegant and intricate narratives bread last on January 30.

Allan Burns passes away

Allan Burns was best kwn for creating and writing for  television sitcom including Munsters, Mary Tyler Moore Show and garnered critical acclaim and served as an inspiration for many. His contribution to literary and television industry will always remain unforgettable. Although late star’s son confirmed news of his demise, however, details about star’s death weren’t revealed by him. reason for Allan Burn’s death remains unkwn.

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However, his creative partner, James L.Brooks who has been associated with Burns for Mary Tyler Moore Show and more, expressed his disappointment on Twitter. Taking to micro-blogging site on February 1, Brooks wrote:

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Born on June 14, 1935, Allan Burns spent his childhood in Baltimore, Maryland before he me it to west for attending University of Oregon in 1953. Burns began his writing career in 1962 as an editor on Far of Bride. Later, he collaborated with Chris Hayward and created hit shows like Munsters and My Mor Car. Burns won his first Emmy back in year 1968 for Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy with Hayward.

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He later teamed up with James L. Brooks in 1969, when he joined writing staff of Brook’s show Room 222. Although Room 222 h a short run on Television, but after this duo went on to create Mary Tyler Moore Show which went on to win four Emmy-Awards. His or table work includes A Little Romance, Just Way You Are, Just Between Friends and more.

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15:47 IST, February 2nd 2021