James Burrows, a major force in television comedy, has died at the age of 85. Burrows co-created the iconic sitcom ‘Cheers’ and directed every episode of the first run of ‘Will and Grace.’ His career spanned generations of television viewers, with work on memorable sitcoms including ‘Friends,’ ‘Frasier,’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory.’
A Legacy in Comedy
Burrows’ numerous accolades include 11 Primetime Emmys and five Directors Guild of America awards. He was credited with nurturing chemistry and camaraderie among the young cast of ‘Friends’ when the show first started. Burrows was born in Los Angeles into a creative family and attended the High School of Music & Art in New York before graduating from Oberlin College and receiving a master’s degree from Yale School of Drama.
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