James Burrows, Legendary Director Of Television’s Most Iconic Sitcoms Including ‘Friends,’ ‘Cheers,’ Dead At 85

Burrows received 46 Emmy nominations and won 11

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What happenedBurrows received 46 Emmy nominations and won 11.

What changedThe left frames it as "James Burrows, legendary sitcom director, dies at 85". The right frames it as "James Burrows, Legendary Director Of Television’s Most Iconic Sitcoms Including ‘Friends,...".

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Different Spin. The left frames it as "James Burrows, legendary sitcom director, dies at 85". The right frames it as "James Burrows, Legendary Director Of Television’s Most Iconic Sitcoms Including ‘Friends,...".

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Daily Caller4h ago

James Burrows, Legendary Director Of Television’s Most Iconic Sitcoms Including ‘Friends,’ ‘Cheers,’ Dead At 85

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Burrows received 46 Emmy nominations and won 11

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Salon6h ago

James Burrows, legendary sitcom director, dies at 85

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The prolific TV maestro co-created "Cheers" and shaped the modern half-hour comedy as we know it

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