James talks about working with Jimmy and Norman Lear on “Live in Front of a Studio Audience,” his new book “Directed by James Burrows,” casting Danny DeVito in “Taxi,” working with Christopher Lloyd and Andy Kaufman, Andy’s Tony Clifton character, directing “Cheers,” Woody Harrelson joining the cast after Nicholas Colasanto passed away, taking Ted Danson to his first baseball game, the cast watching the “Cheers” finale together, reading the “Friends” script for the first time, Matt Damon unfortunately making it into the book, “Will & Grace” being such a big success and Joe Biden being a fan of the show, Norman Lear celebrating his 100th birthday in July, and some of the greatest sitcom actors ever.
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James Burrows is the Shakespeare of TV ….. !!!
ReplyMan.. the lesson tat I have learned form all the those classics were immense … thanks again sir… !!!
I loved when he played himself on The Comeback
ReplyI like TV,and will read his book. A great interview. Ty.
ReplyBest interview ever !
ReplyWow what a cool and interesting man. I could listen to him talk about this stuff all day.
ReplyLegendary man. So cool to see this interview. This book is being purchased by me for sure!
ReplyWhy no black or Hispanic people on those shows.
ReplyLate night american here. Good evening y’all
ReplyIs he nervous or has a disease of the nervous system? No shade hes a great speaker.
ReplyJimmy Kimmel trying not to cry for 20 minutes.
Reply12:25 Cheers
Reply18:00 Friends
20:45 Will & Grace
I want Jimmy Burrows to know that his work is also a deep part of Australian culture too. These shows are ingrained on the Australian psyche. Every Aussie knows the Cheers theme, Latka from Taxi, Rachel’s hairdo, Will, Grace, Karen and Jack. You are responsible for the happiness of so many Australian people.
ReplyLove this! Side note, I also can sing the Albania song from memory. And the rap about Sam getting a “g-g-groin injury” .
ReplyMatt Damon mentioned @ 20:12
ReplyWhat a great conversation and wonderful insight. I would love more interviews like this
ReplyParkinson”s is a horrible disease
ReplyHow much did Burrows pay to be interviewed that loooong… haha
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