Episode 22: Visual History Interview with James Burrows conducted by Michael Lembeck

Published: May 5, 2016, 9:02 p.m.

Director and Sitcom Legend James Burrows discusses his life and career in highlights pulled from his DGA Visual History interview.\n\nTopics include growing up as the son of Broadway writer/director Abe Burrows (Guys & Dolls), training on The Bob Newhart Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (10:00), his role as the Director on pilot episodes including Will & Grace (19:00), the development and casting of Cheers (24:00), and how he works with actors through the week of making a new episode of a show (39:00).