David Bianculli offers an appreciation, then we listen back to a '06 interview with Burrows, who died June 19. He directed over 1,000 sitcom episodes, co-created Cheers and chose the cast for Friends.
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Remembering James Burrows, a prolific director of modern comedy
David Bianculli offers an appreciation, then we listen back to a '06 interview with Burrows, who died June 19. He directed over 1,000 sitcom episodes, co-created <em>Cheers</em> and chose the cast for <em>Friends</em>.
Published June 26, 2026, 3:41 PM
Updated June 26, 2026, 4:08 PM2.1K
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