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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 happenedBurrows received 46 Emmy nominations and won 11.
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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