James Burrows, a highly influential television director and producer responsible for some of America’s most beloved sitcoms, has died at the age of 85. Throughout a career spanning decades, Burrows directed and/or produced iconic shows including “Cheers,” “Frasier,” “Friends,” and “Will & Grace.” He revolutionized the multi-camera sitcom format, pioneering the use of live studio audiences and quick-paced comedic timing. Burrows won ten Primetime Emmy Awards, including four for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. His work helped launch the careers of numerous actors and writers, shaping the landscape of American television comedy. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2013, cementing his status as a television legend.