James Burrows, Legendary Sitcom Director, Dies at 83; Career Began with The Mary Tyler Moore Show
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David Rode
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A tribute to legendary TV director James Burrows, who passed away on June 19, 2026. The article highlights his prolific five-decade career, which began with his directorial debut on The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1974. Burrows went on to become one of television's most iconic directors, shaping the landscape of American sitcoms.
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· 2 pulledOn June 19, 2026, television lost one of its most iconic figures: James Burrows.
James Burrows made his TV directing debut on The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1974, launching a career that would span more than five decades.
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