James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85
Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.
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"with great sadness"
— Tom Hoberman , Other
"the 800 lb gorilla of television comedy for fifty years, he was beloved by everyone, and has left not a mark but a footprint."
— Eric McCormack , Celebrity
"Dear Jimmy, I'll never forget @katdenningsss and I becoming absolutely convinced you hated us during rehearsals for the pilot of 2 Broke Girls."
— Beth Behrs , Celebrity
"Thank you Jimmy. I mean, for everything…"
— Lisa Kudrow , Celebrity
Key People
Beth Behrs is an actress known for her role in the sitcom 2 Broke Girls.
Eric McCormack is an actor known for his role as Will in the sitcom Will and Grace.
James Burrows was a legendary director known for co-creating and directing popular sitcoms like Cheers and Friends.
Lisa Kudrow is an actress best known for her role as Phoebe in Friends.
Tom Hoberman is an attorney who confirmed James Burrows' death.
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Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.
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