Abe Burrows
Abe Burrows | |
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Burrows on Match Game in 1977. | |
| Born | Abram Solman Borowitz December 18, 1910 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 1985 (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | City College of New York New York University |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, composer, librettist, director, humorist |
| Spouses | Ruth Levinson
(m. 1938; div. 1948)Carin Smith Kinzel (m. 1950) |
| Children | 2, including James Burrows |
Abe Burrows (born Abram Solman Borowitz; December 18, 1910 – May 17, 1985) was an American writer, composer, humorist, director for radio and the stage, and librettist for Broadway musicals. His versatile career in radio, Broadway, and television spanned many decades. He is best known for co-writing the book to the award-winning musicals Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.