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.

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.

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, known for co-creating \

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