Remembering television director James Burrows, who brought us iconic shows 'Cheers' and 'Frasier'

from Weekend Edition Sunday · host Chloe Veltman

James Burrows has died. He was the legendary director of television hits including Cheers, Frasier and The Mary Tyler Moore show.

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