James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85

US · 2026-06-21 · 1 outlets neutral · first reported 10:23 Sat

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James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85

Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.

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