'Cheers' Co-Creator and Legendary TV Director James Burrows Dies
The prolific sitcom director helped shape Cheers, Friends and Will & Grace, and won 11 Emmy Awards over a five-decade career.
- James Burrows, the prolific television director and co-creator of "Cheers," died on Friday at age 85 following a brief illness, his family confirmed.
- Over an unparalleled career spanning more than five decades, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, shaping iconic series including "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Taxi," and "The Big Bang Theory."
- The 11-time Emmy Award winner believed "great comedy was never simply about laughter. It was about humanity, connection, and truth," managing ensembles by famously sending the "Friends" cast to Las Vegas early in production.
- His family shared in a statement to People that Burrows will be "profoundly missed," noting he is survived by his wife, Debbie Easton, four daughters, and seven grandchildren.
- Burrows reigned as television's preeminent sitcom helmer for more than 30 years, and his influence will continue through the countless artists and generations he inspired and mentored.
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'Friends' director James Burrows dead at 85
US director and television creator James Burrows, who worked behind the scenes on “Friends,” “Cheers,” “Taxi,” and many other beloved comedies, has died, PEOPLE magazine reported on Friday. He was 85. “We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of James ‘Jimmy’ Burrows, who passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family,” his family said in a statement. The time and place of his death were not disclosed. Burrows won 11…
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James Burrows, master of the sitcom, dies at 85
The mastermind behind classics of the genre changed television forever.
Legendary ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator James Burrows Passes Away At 85
James Burrows, a giant in television history, has passed away at the age of 85. He was more than just the co-creator of the beloved sitcom “Cheers.” With over five decades in the industry, Burrows impacted countless American TV shows that viewers have cherished over the years. If you’ve watched television for the last half-century, you’ve likely seen his influential work. Burrows’ legacy includes directing iconic programs such as “The Mary Tyler…
James Burrows, Co-Creator of the Iconic American Sitcom ‘Cheers’ and Director of Countless Other Classic Shows, Dies at Age 85 * The Gateway Pundit * by Mike LaChance
Screencap of YouTube video. James Burrows has died at the age of 85. He was the co-creator of ‘Cheers’ but had a long career that involved him in countless other classic American TV shows. In fact, if you have watched television over the last fifty years, you have probably watched a show he created, produced, or directed. Conservatives often complain about the entertainment industry, and there is certainly plenty to complain about, but Burrows d…
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