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James Burrows, co-creator of ‘Cheers’ and director of ‘Will & Grace,’ dies at 85

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James Burrows, a major force in television comedy who co-created “Cheers” and directed every episode of the first run of “Will and Grace,” has died, his attorney told NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. He was 85. His formidable career spanned entire generations of … Read more

James Burrows, co-creator of

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James Burrows, the co-creator of “Cheers” and prolific television director who worked on hits including “Will & Grace,” “Frasier” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has died. He was 85 years old.  Attorney Tom Hoberman confirmed Burrows’ death, “with great sadness.”  Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of TV, including every episode of the original … Read more