Diane Burroughs


Diane Burroughs is a writer and producer of sitcoms for American television. Her writing credits include Married... with Children, Murphy Brown, Martin, The Drew Carey Show, Yes, Dear and Still Standing. She was a co-executive producer of Yes, Dear, and then became executive producer of Still Standing, along with co-creator Joey Gutierrez. Prior to writing, Burroughs had a short stint doing stand-up comedy. She is represented by the United Talent Agency.

Recent activity

In spring of 2005, heavy rainfall in Southern California recharged a local aquifer, reviving a dormant spring beneath Burroughs' house. With no support from officials in her district and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, her only recourse was to install a pump and divert the thousands of gallons of water issuing from the spring to the nearest storm drain.
Burroughs served as a panelist for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' "Women in Prime" event. The forum, held on March 14, 2006, focused on ageism, sexism and other concerns of women in the entertainment industry.

Writing credits

Married... with Children
  • * "The Agony of Defeet" Martin
  • * "I've Got a Secret"
  • * "Baby You Can Drive My Car"
  • * "Got To Be There"
  • * "Holiday Blues"
  • * "I Don't Have the Heart"
  • * "Martin Gets Paid"
  • * "Movin' on In"
  • * "High Noon" Murphy Brown
  • * "Brown in Toyland" Bless This House
  • * "Company Loves Misery"
  • * "A Fight a Day Keeps the Doctor Away"
  • * "Natural Born Parents" The Drew Carey Show
  • * "Mimi's Day Parade"
  • * "It's Your Party and I'll Crash If I Want To"
  • * "Man's Best Same Sex Companion"
  • * "Win a Date with Kate"
  • * "A Very, Very, Very Fine House"
  • * "Howdy Neighbor"
  • * "My Best Friend's Wedding"
  • * "Nicki's Wedding"
  • * "Y2K, You're Okay" Yes, Dear
  • * "Greg's Big Day"
  • * "Jimmy Gets a Job"
  • * "Jimmy's Jimmy"
  • * "The Daddies Group"
  • * "No Room to Spare"
  • * "Christine's Journey"
  • * "Kentucky Top Hat"
  • * "Greg's Promotion" Still Standing
  • * "Pilot"
  • * "Still in School"
  • * "Still Negotiating"
  • * "Still Looking for Love"
  • * "Still Graduating"

Producing credits

Bless This House - ProducerThe Norm Show - Consulting ProducerYes, Dear - Co-executive ProducerStill Standing - Executive Producer