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James Burrows, Legendary TV Comedy Director and 'Cheers' Co-Creator, Dies at 85

James Burrows, legendary sitcom director behind Friends and Cheers, dies at 85

Casey Cooper-Fiske

10h ago· 3 min readenNews

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James Burrows, the legendary director behind iconic American sitcoms such as Friends and Cheers, has died at age 85. His passing has prompted tributes from stars including David Schwimmer, who described Burrows as a "father figure" who brought out the best in every actor and elevated every show he directed. Burrows' vision shaped some of television's most beloved comedies.

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Jimmy Burrows brought out the best in every actor he ever worked with, and elevated every show he directed, making it funnier and more moving than anyone expected

Burrows brought out the best in every actor he ever worked with, and elevated every show he directed

A father figure to us all

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

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