James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85

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The New York Times - Home Page 4 hours ago • nytimes.com

James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85

Beloved by actors, he helped create “Cheers” and directed more than 1,000 episodes of hit shows like “Taxi,” “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.”

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The New York Times - Arts 5 hours ago • nytimes.com

James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85

Beloved by actors, he helped create “Cheers” and directed more than 1,000 episodes of hit shows like “Taxi,” “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.”

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