James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers, dies aged 85

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Burrows won 11 Emmy Awards and five Directors Guild of America Awards.

Film critic Chris Bumray remembers late director James Burrows, best known for his work on long-running sitcoms like ‘Cheers,’ ‘Friends,’ and ‘Will and Grace.’

Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies.

U.S. director and television creator James Burrows, who worked behind the scenes on "Friends," "Cheers," "Taxi," and many other beloved comedies, has died, People magazine reported on Friday.