James Burrows Dies at 85: 'Friends' Cast and Sitcom Stars Mourn Legendary Director
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Glenn Garner
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James Burrows, the legendary multi-camera sitcom director, has died at age 85. Jennifer Aniston led tributes from the 'Friends' cast, calling him a "father figure" who directed 15 episodes of the series including the pilot. The article highlights Burrows' monumental career directing iconic sitcoms like 'Cheers', 'Taxi', 'Will & Grace', and 'Friends', and the outpouring of love from the many stars he worked with over his decades-long career.
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· 3 pulledOh boy… Papa Burrows. The hardest thing about writing this is that you spent a lifetime making people feel loved, and now it feels impossible to put all of that love into a few paragraphs.
He spoiled us rotten. We were so lucky to have him as our director, our teacher, our friend, and our father figure.
There would be no 'Friends' without Jimmy Burrows. He taught us everything about comedy, timing, and heart.
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