Television comedy mourns the loss of James Burrows, the visionary director behind iconic shows like Cheers and Friends, who passed away at 85. His outstanding career, spanning over five decades, shaped modern sitcoms and earned him 11 Emmy Awards. The director's ability to nurture talent and his early belief in 'Friends' made him a beloved mentor and an irreplaceable force in entertainment.

Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the…

James Burrows, who co-created the classic sitcom "Cheers" and directed several episodes of “Friends,” “Frasier,” "Will & Grace" and dozens of other hit series, has died.

Ele escreveu episódios de 'Friends' e 'The Big Bang Theory'

James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like "Cheers," "Taxi," “Friends” and "Will and Grace," has died.

James Burrows, the prolific director who reigned as television’s preeminent sitcom helmer for more than 30 years, has died. He was 85.

James Burrows co-created Cheers and helped to bring some of the biggest comedies of all time to the screen.

James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."

James Burrows, co-creator of the hit sitcom 'Cheers' and prolific TV director over 1,000 episodes, has died at the age of 85.

Burrows won multiple Emmy awards and also directed episodes of “Friends,” “Frasier” and “The Mary Tyler Moore” show.

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Burrows also directed ‘Will & Grace’ and several episodes of ‘Friends’ and ‘Frasier’

James Burrows died Friday at age 85. The longtime television director launched many series and cut his teeth in classic television in the '70s.

James Burrows is survived by his wife, Debbie Easton Burrows, whom he married in 1997. Burrows' family includes four daughters and seven grandchildren.

Burrows directed more than a thousand episodes of sitcoms including "Cheers," "Friends," and all 246 episodes of “Will and Grace.”

Burrows directed more than a thousand episodes of sitcoms including "Cheers," "Friends," and all 246 episodes of “Will and Grace.”

Aveva 85 anni. È stato tra i creatori di Cheers (Cin cin) e ha diretto tutti gli episodi di Will & Grace

The prolific TV director and 11-time Emmy winner died Friday at the age of 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…

He co-created Cheers and directed hits including Frasier and Friends.

The prolific TV maestro co-created "Cheers" and shaped face of the modern half-hour comedy as we know it