Fri, Jun 19 07:32 PM

James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85

CBS News•Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 07:21 PM•2 min read

James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace.

Source: [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/james-burrows-dies-age-85-cheers-creator-tv-director/)

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