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

NPR | By Chloe Veltman

Published June 21, 2026 at 8:18 AM EDT

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

Chloe Veltman

Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.

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