Television Often Neglects Directors, but James Burrows’ Legacy Is Impossible to Overlook

Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:43:56 GMT

A key creative force in shaping beloved sitcoms from 'Taxi' to 'Cheers,' from 'Friends' to 'Will & Grace,' Burrows won 11 Emmys and helmed well over 1,000 episodes of television.

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