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James Burrows, Titan of TV Sitcoms, Dies at 85
entertainment2 months ago

James Burrows, Titan of TV Sitcoms, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the prolific TV director behind Cheers, the Friends pilot, and Will & Grace, has died at 85. A driving force of American sitcoms for decades, he directed over 1,000 episodes, co-created Cheers, and earned 11 Emmy Awards along with multiple Directors Guild honors. Tributes poured in from stars like Jennifer Aniston and Debra Messing, who praised his kindness and mentorship. He is survived by his wife Debbie, four daughters, and seven grandchildren.

via Fox News|
#burrows#cheers#emmys
James Burrows, Trailblazer of Sitcoms, Dies at 85
entertainment2 months ago

James Burrows, Trailblazer of Sitcoms, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the influential TV comedy director who co-created Cheers and directed every episode of Will & Grace, died at 85 surrounded by family. Over a career spanning decades, he shaped generations of sitcoms, earned 11 Primetime Emmys and five Directors Guild of America awards, and mentored iconic casts such as Friends. Tributes from colleagues underscored his kindness and impact on the industry.

via NBC News|
#cheers#emmys#entertainment
James Burrows, Architect of Modern TV Sitcoms, Dies at 85
obituaries2 months ago

James Burrows, Architect of Modern TV Sitcoms, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the legendary multi‑camera sitcom director who co‑created Cheers and steered hits like Taxi, Friends, Will & Grace and The Big Bang Theory, died at 85. A master of working with actors and live audiences, Burrows directed hundreds of episodes over more than five decades, earned 11 Emmy wins (and seven overall including a lifetime achievement) and helped define modern TV comedy; he is survived by his second wife Debbie Easton, four daughters and seven grandchildren.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cheers#emmys#friends
Sitcom Maestro James Burrows, Co-Creator of Cheers, Dies at 85
entertainment2 months ago

Sitcom Maestro James Burrows, Co-Creator of Cheers, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the prolific TV director who co-created Cheers and directed shows like Taxi and Will & Grace, died at age 85. A pioneering multi-camera director who mentored generations of actors and helmers, Burrows won 11 Emmys and directed hundreds of series. He was celebrated with a Directors Guild of America lifetime achievement award in 2014 and directed every episode of Will & Grace, cementing his status as television’s preeminent sitcom director. He is survived by his second wife, Debbie Easton, and three children from his first marriage.

via Variety|
#cheers#emmys#entertainment
James Burrows, Iconic Sitcom Director Behind Cheers and Friends, Dies at 85
entertainment2 months ago

James Burrows, Iconic Sitcom Director Behind Cheers and Friends, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the legendary TV director who co-created Cheers and directed Will & Grace, has died at 85. Over a 50-year career he directed more than 1,000 episodes and helped shape multiple iconic series, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, Frasier, Friends, and The Big Bang Theory, even directing the Friends pilot and 237 Cheers episodes. Tributes celebrate his mentorship, generosity, and pivotal role in modern television comedy. He is survived by his wife Debbie Easton, four daughters, and seven grandchildren.

via Page Six|
#cheers#entertainment#friends
Corey Parker, Will & Grace alum, dies at 60 after cancer battle
entertainment5 months ago

Corey Parker, Will & Grace alum, dies at 60 after cancer battle

Corey Parker, the actor known for his five-episode run as Josh on Will & Grace and a 1980s–90s film resume (including Friday the 13th Part V and Biloxi Blues), died at age 60 in Memphis following a cancer battle, his aunt Emily Parker said. In later years Parker shifted to coaching actors for projects such as Disney+'s Ms. Marvel and Sun Records, continuing a family legacy rooted in the entertainment industry through his mother Rocky Parker.

via Yahoo|
#acting-coach#cancer#corey-parker
Corey Parker, Will & Grace Alum, Dies at 60 After Cancer Battle
entertainment5 months ago

Corey Parker, Will & Grace Alum, Dies at 60 After Cancer Battle

Corey Parker, best known for a Will & Grace arc as Josh, died March 5 in Memphis at age 60 after battling cancer, sister confirmed on Instagram. The long‑time actor also appeared as Pete in Friday the 13th Part V and Neil Barash in Flying Blind, starred in a Love Boat revival, and later worked as an acting coach for rising stars on projects like Ms. Marvel and Sun Records.

via Vulture|
#cancer#corey-parker#entertainment
Corey Parker, Will & Grace actor, dies at 60 after cancer battle
obituaries5 months ago

Corey Parker, Will & Grace actor, dies at 60 after cancer battle

Corey Parker, the actor known for Will & Grace (and roles in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning and other projects), died at 60 in Memphis after battling cancer, his family told TMZ. The son of actress Rocky Parker, he began acting young, built a diverse filmography, and later worked as an acting coach at Duke University, Rhodes College, and the University of Memphis, while also contributing to the 2022 Marvel series Ms. Marvel.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#cancer#corey-parker#memphis
Remembering Corey Parker: Will & Grace and Horror Film Veteran Dies at 60
obituaries5 months ago

Remembering Corey Parker: Will & Grace and Horror Film Veteran Dies at 60

Corey Parker, a versatile actor known for Friday the 13th Part V and Will & Grace, died at 60 in Memphis after a battle with cancer, TMZ reports. The veteran performer started his career in the mid-1980s, later mentoring younger actors on projects like Sun Records and Ms. Marvel, and he grew up in a creative family led by his mother Rocky Parker and sister Noelle.

via Variety|
#acting-career#corey-parker#friday-the-13th-part-v
"Eric McCormack Advocates for Casting Based on Talent, Not Sexuality"
entertainment2 years ago

"Eric McCormack Advocates for Casting Based on Talent, Not Sexuality"

Eric McCormack, known for playing a gay character on "Will & Grace," believes that roles should go to the best actors regardless of their sexuality. He expressed that as an actor, he has always played something he's not and hopes to represent the LGBTQ+ community well. McCormack also emphasized the importance of casting the best person for the role, regardless of their sexual orientation, and highlighted the impact of gay actors playing straight roles in the theater.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#acting#entertainment#eric-mccormack
"Eric McCormack Advocates for Casting Based on Talent, Not Sexuality"
entertainment2 years ago

"Eric McCormack Advocates for Casting Based on Talent, Not Sexuality"

Eric McCormack, known for playing a gay character on "Will & Grace," believes that the best person for a role should be cast, regardless of their sexuality. He expressed that as an actor, he has always played something he's not, and hopes to represent the LGBTQ+ community well. McCormack also discussed the hypothetical casting of his character in today's industry and emphasized the importance of diversity in casting decisions.

via CNN|
#acting#diversity#entertainment
'Will & Grace' Star Eric McCormack and Janet Holden Split: Divorce Filing
entertainment2 years ago

'Will & Grace' Star Eric McCormack and Janet Holden Split: Divorce Filing

Janet Leigh Holden, wife of "Will & Grace" star Eric McCormack, has filed for divorce after 26 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." Holden is seeking spousal support and has requested the termination of McCormack's ability to receive spousal support. The couple, who met on the set of "Lonesome Dove" in 1994, have one child together. McCormack has credited Holden for keeping him grounded during his rise to fame.

via USA TODAY|
#divorce#entertainment#eric-mccormack