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James Burrows, prolific comedy director behind ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
James Burrows, the legendary "king of the multi-cam sitcom" who directed "Cheers," "Friends" and "Will & Grace," died at 85 surrounded by his loving family.
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What happenedJames Burrows, prolific comedy director behind ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85.
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Right / center-rightJames Burrows, legendary Hollywood director behind 'Cheers,' 'Friends' and 'Will & Grace,' dies at 85
James Burrows, legendary Hollywood director behind 'Cheers,' 'Friends' and 'Will & Grace,' dies at 85
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James Burrows, the legendary "king of the multi-cam sitcom" who directed "Cheers," "Friends" and "Will & Grace," died at 85 surrounded by his loving family.
James Burrows, prolific comedy director behind ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
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LOS ANGELES >> Comedy director James Burrows, the 11-time Emmy-winning director who co-created “Cheers” and helped turn such long-running sitcoms as “Taxi,” “Friends,” “Will & Grace” and “T...
