Friends Stars Remember Beloved TV Director James Burrows
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Friends stars mourn the death of director James Burrows, 85, praising his mentorship and transformative impact on TV comedy. LeBlanc, Kudrow, and Schwimmer shared emotional tributes, with Schwimmer calling Burrows a father figure who elevated every show he directed. Burrows mentored a generation of sitcoms beyond Friends, directing classics like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Cheers, Taxi, Frasier, Will & Grace, and 3rd Rock from the Sun, and co-creating Cheers.
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