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Remembering sitcom director James Burrows
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June 21, 2026
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1:11Now PlayingLegendary TV director James Burrows has died. Over a five-decade career, he brought us some of the most iconic sitcoms in history.
On shows like "Cheers," which he co-created, Burrows set a tone of humor and heart — giving viewers quick one-liners, memorable characters and places where "everybody knows your name."
The 11-time Emmy winner also directed every episode of "Will & Grace" during its original run, plus shows including "Taxi," "Frasier" and "Friends."
Burrows was 85 years old.
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