Jon Cryer recalls pivotal career moment with late director James Burrows: ‘He was right’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Jon Cryer recalled a pivotal career moment with late director James Burrows, who passed away at 85. Burrows directed Cryer in the sitcom Partners and was a renowned TV director known for Cheers, Will & Grace, and other shows. Cryer shared an anecdote about Burrows' guidance during a last-minute script change.

• Jon Cryer shared a memory of working with James Burrows, who directed 10 episodes of Partners.
• Burrows, who died at 85, was known for co-creating Cheers and directing shows like Will & Grace.
• Cryer described a moment where Burrows advised him to 'do a Newhart' during a last-minute script change.