James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85 (opens original article in a new tab)

James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, has died aged 85 after a 50-year career directing TV comedies and winning multiple awards.

• James Burrows, director of Cheers and Friends, died at 85
• Burrows directed over 1,000 episodes of TV comedies and won 11 Emmy Awards
• Family and colleagues praised his legacy as a influential television director