TV legend James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers and director for hit show Friends, dies at 85
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Celebrated televisions director and producer James Burrows, who was behind the hit show Cheers and directed thousands of episodes of hit shows like Friends and Will & Grace, has died at the age of 85.
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