‘Burrows brought out the best in every actor he ever worked with, and elevated every show he directed,’ wrote David Schwimmer

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’

The prolific TV director and 11-time Emmy winner died Friday at the age of 85.