There's a thread through many James Burrows sitcoms, the character we never meet: Lars Lindstrom, Carlton the Doorman, Vera Peterson, Maris Crane, Ugly Naked Guy, Stan Walker, Mrs. Wolowitz, etc.
Mark Harris
Saltpeter, John
James Burrows was not a giant in sitcom directing. He was THE giant. The primary director of Cheers and Taxi. The only director (I believe) of Will & Grace. The director whose pilots for Friends, Third Rock, Frasier, and Big Bang Theory got them on the air. The king. RIP. people.com/james-burrow...
Mark Harris
James Burrows has died at the age of 85. An 11-time Emmy winner, he co-created 'Cheers' and directed episodes of 'Will & Grace', 'Friends', 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Taxi' and many other TV sitcoms.
