James Burrows Appreciation: Warren Littlefield Says “There Would Have Been No ‘Must See TV’ on NBC Without Jimmy” (Exclusive)
Former NBC executive Warren Littlefield praised James Burrows following the director's death on Friday. Littlefield described Burrows as America's most prolific and greatest exporter of laughter and joy.
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Warren Littlefield Honors Late Director James Burrows
confidence 100%Former NBC executive Warren Littlefield praised James Burrows following the director's death on Friday. Littlefield described Burrows as America's most prolific and greatest exporter of laughter and joy.
What's confirmed:
- James Burrows died on Friday.
- Warren Littlefield presided over NBC Entertainment from 1991 through 1998.
- Littlefield first met Burrows in 1979.
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TV Director James Burrows Dies at 85
confidence 100%Legendary sitcom director James Burrows has died at the age of 85. He is remembered for his work on Cheers, Friends, and Will & Grace. Former NBC executive Warren Littlefield praised him as the greatest exporter of laughter and joy.
What's confirmed:
- James Burrows died at age 85.
- Burrows directed the television series Cheers, Friends, and Will & Grace.
- Burrows won 11 Emmy awards.
- Burrows died on a Friday.
Still unconfirmed:
- Jennifer Aniston described Burrows as a father figure.
- Warren Littlefield stated there would have been no Must See TV on NBC without Burrows.