Tony Danza, Josh Gad Lead Tributes to Legendary TV Director James Burrows After Death at 85
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Jack Dunn
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TV director James Burrows has died at age 85, prompting tributes from actors he worked with including Tony Danza (who starred in 75 episodes of 'Taxi' under Burrows' direction) and Josh Gad (who worked with him on the sitcom 'Back To You'). Danza called Burrows "the greatest of all time" and credited him for his career success.
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VarietyTony Danza, Josh Gad Lead Tributes to Legendary TV Director James Burrows After Death at 85variety.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledWe have lost the greatest of all time. Jimmy Burrows. I know I wouldn't be here without him. My thoughts are with Debbie and the kids.
In 2005, I had the honor of being directed by the man who made me
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