James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85
James Burrows, the legendary director known for creating Cheers and directing Friends, died at age 85. Burrows directed over 1,000 episodes of iconic sitcoms and won 11 Emmy Awards throughout his 50-year career. His passing leaves a significant void in the television and comedy world, as tributes from stars highlight his immense impact on the industry.
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · BBC News – World · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 20 Jun 2026, 00:23 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 04:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: BBC News – World. Editorial policy · Corrections
Related stories
- Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla
- Bolivia declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
- Resettlement remains out of reach for millions of refugees
- How Ecuador’s Andes Created a Language of Its Own
- The Russian Film Director Who Chooses Moments to Challenge Putin
- Hate speech is ‘first step down the path of dehumanisation’
Trending
- Royal Ascot 2026: horse racing updates from day five – live
- JLR at risk of battery supply delays after Somerset factory turmoil
- Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, emerges as Labour leadership contender
- Tips and race-by-race guide for Wagga Wagga on Sunday
- Haiti and Türkiye out of the World Cup, Morocco overcomes Scotland
- Andrew Johns recommended as NSW Origin coach for 2027 after struggles