James Burrows, legendary TV director and Cheers co-creator, dies at 83
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James Burrows, the legendary TV comedy director and co-creator of Cheers, has died. With over 500 episodes of network television to his name, Burrows worked on iconic shows including Taxi, Friends, Will & Grace, and Cheers, where he directed 236 episodes. He was frequently hired to direct network pilots due to his mastery of the multi-camera format, and his career spanned multiple generations of television comedy.
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The A.V. ClubJames Burrows, legendary TV director and Cheers co-creator, dies at 83avclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledJames Burrows has died. One of the most prolific TV comedy directors of all time, with more than 500 episodes of network television to his name.
Burrows' resumé reads like a rough list of many of the best TV shows of multiple generations.
Frequently hired to direct network pilots, where his command of the multi-ca
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