Television director James Burrows dies at age 85, multiple reports say. Burrows is credited with directing episodes of several widely known American sitcoms. His work includes acclaimed series such as “Cheers,” “Taxi,” and “Friends,” as well as “Will & Grace,” “Frasier,” “The Bob Newhart Show,” and “Mike & Molly.” The reports describe him as a long-time figure in comedy television, associated with a range of popular shows across different decades. While details about the circumstances of his death are not provided in the material supplied, the coverage consistently highlights his role as a director connected to these major programmes. The sources agree that his career spans numerous successful sitcoms, reflecting his influence in multi-camera comedy production and episode direction.