Television lost a master craftsman with the death of James Burrows at eighty-five. A ten-time Emmy winner, Burrows revolutionized sitcom directing across a fifty-year career. He began on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and co-created 'Cheers,' one of television's greatest comedies. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Burrows directed every episode of 'Will and Grace,' bringing unmatchable consistency to the beloved series. The son of an acclaimed playwright, his influence on television comedy extended far beyond his own productions.

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