Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are finally joined by their “papa,” Cheers co-creator and legendary director James Burrows! They’re talking about Jimmy’s theater beginnings, how he taught Ted how to play Sam Malone with swagger, what Woody joining Cheers did for the show, Jimmy's approach to directing comedy, and more. 

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GGACP celebrates the 40th anniversary (premiered September 30, 1982) of the iconic sitcom "Cheers" by revisiting this 2019 conversation with the show's co-creator, Emmy-winning director James Burrows. In this episode, James talks about the importance of the “straight man,” the influence of his legendary dad Abe Burrows

Friends, I'm on a mission to show you the real person behind your favorite sitcoms (Cheers, Friends, Frasier, Will and Grace, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, The Bob Newhart Show, Third Rock from the Sun, the list goes on...). I think I succeeded! This is NOT the same interview you'll hear on other podcasts. You'll h

Legendary sitcom director James Burrows feels sanguine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   James sits down with Conan to talk about his new book Directed by James Burrows, casting for Cheers and Frasier, which of his shows he still thinks is the funniest, and the evolution of the Norm-ism. Plus, Conan tries to get to

James a.k.a. “Jimmy” Burrows (co-creator of Cheers and prolific television director of shows such as Taxi, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, the list goes on and on…) surprises us this week to share endless stories from his early career through numerous hit TV shows. So drop some ice in the White Zin and settle-in for an