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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 happened Burrows received 46 Emmy nominations and won 11.
The headline split 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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Left / center-leftJames Burrows, legendary sitcom director, dies at 85

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Right / center-rightJames Burrows, Legendary Director Of Television’s Most Iconic Sitcoms Including ‘Friends,’ ‘Cheers,’ Dead At 85

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Daily CallerNews report · Jun 20, 3:01 AM

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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SalonNews report · Jun 20, 2:07 AM

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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