R.I.P. James Burrows, Cheers co-creator and TV directing legend

Source: www.avclub.com ·
Section: entertainment-sports ·
Bias: Center-Left
· Published: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:05:45 GMT
Co-creator of <i>Cheers</i> and director of dozens of successful network pilots, Burrows' impact on the world of TV comedy is difficult to overstate.
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- Center-Left:
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- Right:
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