https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/james-burrows-master-of-the-tv-sitcom-dies-at-85Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/james-burrows-master-of-the-tv-sitcom-dies-at-85https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/james-burrows-master-of-the-tv-sitcom-dies-at-85#u12207Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:11:40 +0000James Burrows, a director of numerous hit comedies, has died at age 85. His career spanned several iconic television series. Networks and former cast members have praised his professional legacy.What's confirmed:James Burrows died at age 85.Burrows directed the series Friends.Still unconfirmed:Burrows directed Taxi, Cheers, Will & Grace, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Big Bang Theory.Burrows attended Yale. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/james-burrows-master-of-the-tv-sitcom-dies-at-85https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/james-burrows-master-of-the-tv-sitcom-dies-at-85#u8392Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:45:57 +0000Prolific sitcom director and Cheers co-creator James Burrows has died at age 85. He directed over 1,000 episodes across several iconic series. Former cast members and networks have issued tributes to his legacy.What's confirmed:James Burrows died at the age of 85.Burrows co-created the series Cheers.He directed more than 1,000 episodes of television comedy.His directing credits include Friends, Taxi, and Will & Grace.Burrows won 11 Emmy Awards.Still unconfirmed:James Burrows left departing words that should haunt Hollywood.Burrows worked on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.