Legendary Director James Burrows on Friends, Cheers, Taxi and Will & Grace

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2 жыл бұрын

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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@zyzzyvacation 2 жыл бұрын

This clip is over 26 minutes without even one commercial break. Says a lot about the caliber of the legendary James Burrows...

@Sharyk808 2 жыл бұрын

I had commercial breaks.

@christopherbedford9897 2 жыл бұрын

I came here to say the exact same thing 😁

@leadoucet1432 2 жыл бұрын

First thing I noticed. No commercial breaks makes for an interesting interview.

@paulkearney4565 2 жыл бұрын

I never realized James Burrows was the common denominator in all my all-time favourite TV shows!! 🙌☘️

@chrisgreen7725 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmy and Team for making this interview happen. Television history well worth preserving.

@PragmaticPerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for interviewing such a great director whose body of work made such a difference in so many lives. His shows, for me, were the laugh-out-loud shows that bring me to a place of joy by merely mentioning them.

@douglaslowe5 2 жыл бұрын

my dad bought a betamax in 1982 specifically to tape the first season of cheers because he worked nights. i can recite every episode from that season verbatim. it was brilliant.

@lindahammond7759 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Betamax too in 1982. My daughter bought me the movie “Blue Brothers” to play on it. Thanks for me remembering this at age 72 when you me mentioned it. I was a big fan of Cheers too. I worked evenings at the USPS and used my Betamax every night.

@JKReAl 2 жыл бұрын

What a luxury of interview, thank you Jimmy and thank Mr Burrows for all those laughs

@igoryankilevich9941 2 жыл бұрын

Epic interview. No breaks! And Jimmy K is so excited to talk to him about taxi & cheers, shows he grew up watching

@endalynch 2 жыл бұрын

When you click on the video, see it’s 26 minutes long and sit back knowing this is well worth it. James Burrows is a GOAT - he has no sit com equal.

@dave210yt Жыл бұрын

I think he was spot on with Jamie Farr

@lisab9541 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best late night interviews ever. Great job. So interesting and fun

@mark11967AD 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best moments and best interviews I’ve ever seen on this show. The public deserved to see a genius like this revealed and open. Especially an older audience who watched shows like Cheers and Taxi at a young age and a different time. Jimmy I like and some things I dislike, but he was just terrific here. Perfect really. Great job. The trust was there and the investment by Jimmy. Genuine understanding of another person and not just pre staged questions. James a legend and blessed with empathy and an ego in check, but still that comedy ability to rip on people and the bullshit of life.

@markleon411 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@FU7IM7CANADIAN 2 жыл бұрын

Same in Canada.

@mariannesouza8326 2 жыл бұрын

@Mark Thorne-Barbosa @vosco That’s so nice to know. 😀

@dragankostic26 Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, it's same in Serbia

@bobbyjewel 9 ай бұрын

Too right mate

@prabhukiranz 2 жыл бұрын

James Burrows is the Shakespeare of TV ..... !!! Man.. the lesson tat I have learned form all the those classics were immense ... thanks again sir... !!!

@vish1628 2 жыл бұрын

you can feel the love

@reneemoreno8030 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a pleasure and an honor to have worked on many of his shows. He is a great director and human being. 👏👍🙏

@smegmanimus8434 2 жыл бұрын

He’s a coward

@susieusmaximus5330 2 жыл бұрын

Is it that you just yearn to be the moment in someone's day when they read something that makes them say, "What a schmuck"?

@Ruffian12345 2 жыл бұрын

@@smegmanimus8434 How...?

@leadoucet1432 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you, you must have so many good memories! It goes to show that one doesn't have to be an arse to be successful, quite the opposite. James Burrows nurtured so much talent and gave us so many laughs and feels over the years, he deserves all the accolades.

@batirtzeurkiaga1716 2 жыл бұрын

So this is the man behind the name!!?!? Thank you so much for every great moment you've given me, sir. 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥

@kryten09 2 жыл бұрын

We should have more interviews like this. The OG's of the shows we've all watched. The people who don't usually get recognition in the public.

@NewMessage 2 жыл бұрын

TV royalty, right there.

@christopherallen9580 2 жыл бұрын

and he's wearing a tie with the Rolling Stones logo!

@bkm2797 2 жыл бұрын

Love all Jim's sitcoms, they were put together so well, and the timing was dead on. This was a great interview, definitely didn't want it to be over so quickly. Thanks Jim and Jimmy K.

@donh7909 2 жыл бұрын

This man, an his team, made weekly comedy.. Thanks for making enjoyable sitcoms...

@golach420 2 жыл бұрын

This was nice - long form interview.

@Thiscat41 Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest Late Night interviews I've ever seen. Jim Burrows is a living time capsule and shares his stories with absolute class. Thanks, Jimmy.

@michaelhughes9553 2 жыл бұрын

What a great conversation and wonderful insight. I would love more interviews like this

@leightnite3056 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, a conversation!

@JayRo-xp1nt 2 жыл бұрын

That was great ! Great interview … had a smile on my face the whole time

@PADS62 2 жыл бұрын

Me too Jason!! This is an Amazing interview!!! 😁😊

@JayRo-xp1nt Жыл бұрын

@@PADS62 🙂👍

@JonnyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a fun career he's had being on so many funny shows that went for years. Each show is like a new family 💕

@DelightLovesMovies 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a cool and interesting man. I could listen to him talk about this stuff all day.

@PADS62 2 жыл бұрын

I Feel the same way! 😊

@laurawatters914 2 жыл бұрын

Oohh Jimmy Kimmel I'm going to miss you going on vacation but I hope you have an awesome time away with your family!! I love when Jimmy laughs!! 😊✌️ Stay safe.

@island7238 2 жыл бұрын

Me too😞😞👍👍👍

@rickystewart4655 2 жыл бұрын

@@island7238 Me also!

@TroyWindhorst 2 жыл бұрын

What a joy to see this interview. ❤️

@rogersockwell 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful interview. Wish it was an hour longer. Barely scratched the surface.

@leebeaven9382 2 жыл бұрын

Way to go on this interview Jimmy K. James Burrows is a legend and class act. Good on you for inviting him to your desk. And thanks to this interview I now cannot watch Ted Danson without calling him Teddy.

@doctorbeanis 2 жыл бұрын

Legendary man. So cool to see this interview. This book is being purchased by me for sure!

@user-kb9cu4rl9z 2 жыл бұрын

A million thank yous to talented James Burrows and his exemplary writers for the best shows in entertainment history. Cheers was my Thursday night addiction back in its day. I recently binge watched over time all 275 Cheers episodes. Best. Show. Ever. Friends, Taxi, Frasier, Will and Grace so epically well-crafted and exceptionally spot-on funny. Over the years at Emmy awards and events I've captured my photo with the incredibles: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, Kelsey Grammer, and Danny Devito. I cannot wait to read Mr. Burrows book! Thank you again for the laughter, tears, and everything in between. Great interview Jimmys! And you know that question "If you could have anyone over to dinner who would it be?" Answer: James Burrows! Oh the stories. 😀

@aliali-ce3yf 8 ай бұрын

Cheers is the GOAT show. Outstanding start to finish. Never dipped in quality. Still holds up today.

@karmaoutlaw 2 жыл бұрын

I missed Friends when it was originally broadcast, and have been catching up the past couple of months…what a howler! Thanks Jim Burrows! 🙏

@mrdonsmith 2 жыл бұрын

My wife tells the story of how the parents of James Burrows liked to Square Dance and they danced to square dance calls by her dad, Lee Kopman. Lee is married to Lilith. My wife Phyllis says that James Burrows got the name of Lilith for the Cheers character after hearing the name of Lilith Kopman from his parents, who is the mother of Phyllis and the wife of Lee Kopman. If James Burrows is reading this, and if it's true, please fill in that story for us.

@Trea-pl4xr 7 ай бұрын

Jimmy Burrows is a living legend! Thanks for this extended interview.

@wopalongcassidy 2 жыл бұрын

This is one, if not the most riveting interviews I have ever seen in my entire life.

@britturk123 2 жыл бұрын

James must be getting on a bit, how come Frasier never got a shout out ? Kelsey Grammer David Hyde Pierce and John Mahoney for me are probably the greatest Sit com actors I have ever witnessed, that show was gold.

@ericachristensen1778 Жыл бұрын

Right! Longest played character of TV doesn’t even get a mention????

@britturk123 Жыл бұрын

@@ericachristensen1778 Best written show too, in my humble oppinion.

@jjsunshine 2 жыл бұрын

12:25 Cheers 18:00 Friends 20:45 Will & Grace

@Daniel-ep5bq 2 жыл бұрын

3:52 Taxi

@britturk123 2 жыл бұрын

What no Frasier???

@Bev77 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers and Taxi two of the greatest tv shows. Jim at the DMV was hilarious. One of my favorite comedy moments. Thank you for many wonderful memories of television at its very best.

@firsttimefarmer4666 2 жыл бұрын

It was my life's goal to work with this man 🥰🥰🥰

@brendadillane 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely man and interview!

@anastasiabeaverhausen8220 2 жыл бұрын

Legend. Directed every single episode of "Will & Grace."

@ritalandry5665 2 жыл бұрын

Best interview ever! They talk about actors whose characters became so familiar to us that sometimes they felt like real people and you could relate to them. He brought so many memories, most of them still make me laugh today. Perfect sitcoms for the time!

@ianstewart8301 2 жыл бұрын

I just love this discussion. Jimmy loves TV history as much as I do.

@rext8949 2 жыл бұрын

He wears his success and fame very lightly. Anyone who worked with Jimmy Burrows is indeed lucky to be a part of legend. Friends will always be around.

@cmel7841 Жыл бұрын

As a person that grew up with his shows, there are very few shows like these anymore. If you haven't ever watched Cheers, do yourself a favor and watch it. One of the best shows ever on TV. If you like the Office or Friends or Parks and Rec, watch Cheers you won't be disappointed. the entire cast is amazing

@bradgillette9253 2 жыл бұрын

Never much of a TV person, but I loved Cheers. I still have my "Bull and Finch" t-shirt

@ralph0901 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for answering all those questions about Taxi, my all time favorite show

@dyskover 2 жыл бұрын

It seemed as if Jimmy's skills and knowledge abetted by his awareness of the situation, were as important and informative as were the comments made by Mr. Burrows.

@agnesmooney1533 2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Kimmel is the BEST interviewer of all the late night shows EVER.... Better than Carson or Letterman and everyone else . He knows the background of the guest and how to bring them out and make THEM look good. He is friends with hundreds of A Listers and you can feel the friendships. Everyone wants to be Jimmy's guest.

@rickystewart4655 2 жыл бұрын

@@agnesmooney1533 Love Jimmy. Craig Furgeson in the late late slot was a great interviewer back in happier times!

@WeAllLiveInTheTwilightZone 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched so many of his shows since the late 70's. If his name was attached to it, you had a future classic. All of the themes covered, being dialed into the culture of the time, superior and diverse cast without being woke (just everyday, often times kookie people living their lives without an agenda) and long lasting. I was watching just before 2amc and I immediately ordered his book!!! That will be a best seller for sure. Such an icon; he's warm, funny and very down to earth. A trooper after 50+ years of undoubtedly dealing with some major egos.

@gingerhitzke9185 2 жыл бұрын

Such good memories. I grew up watching these shows and now I want to watch them again.

@treenaedmunds3095 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Mr Burrows Thank you for everything 🐾💋🤗

@mariepanimdim4303 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview and nice to meet him because I grew up w/Taxi, dad owned the tv remote! Love all his shows esp. Cheers 🙂

@JasmineBrownOttawa 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Side note, I also can sing the Albania song from memory. And the rap about Sam getting a "g-g-groin injury" .

@mightysprocket 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful interview, great trip down memory lane!!!

@mauriceortiz8817 2 жыл бұрын

Taxi was awesome

@jandreid1056 2 жыл бұрын

James Burrows is the Hal Prince of television. (Kinda looks like him too).

@trackzero0 5 күн бұрын

Legend.

@lovebirdsmusic 2 жыл бұрын

jimmy is just the best. best host and interviewer. his natural way of making people feel comfortable - the best!

@OrangeAgent5 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you abc for just letting them talk without interrupting it for commercials!

@peacenow4456 Жыл бұрын

What a talent. Thank you for enriching our lives, Jim!

@mudcrunch6955 2 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary!

@camselle Жыл бұрын

he directed me in an episode of Will & Grace... damn near shat myself.. but great experience!

@montibarnett6740 2 жыл бұрын

I love James Burroughs and I love Norman Lear Happy Birthday Norman Lear James burrows keep on getting keeping on

@RusstheTroubadour 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact. Fred Dryer was in serious consideration to play the part of Sam Malone. The writers had intially made the character a former football player which Fred actually was.. The writers changed the background to a former baseball player and the rest is history. A few years later Fred would get the lead role in HUNTER. A police /action drama which ran for 7 years.

@zsk8301 2 жыл бұрын

TV show always be a writer-driving production. BUT. That guy a living legend among the TV directors.

@Candice7 2 жыл бұрын

the godfather of sitcoms

@biatch1966 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just glad Jimmy didn’t interrupt. James Burrow is up there with Norman Lear. Great interview

@gezzad_4567 Жыл бұрын

Pretty close to Jimmy's best interview ever. Thanks JKL! and thanks Jimmy Burrows.

@normanboucher5541 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT GREAT INTERVIEW

@drumbum3.142 2 жыл бұрын

Friends. .. Kissing Cousins with an Eclectic List alright, but one of the Best thru and thru television shows ever. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@barbaraclair7494 2 жыл бұрын

I'll never forget the Albania scene, either, and I loved when Sam was looking for help with geography, Carla said, "I know what creek you're up!"

@debbiedoodiedandi 2 жыл бұрын

I loved when he played himself on The Comeback

@zenpanda25 Жыл бұрын

The Comeback was brilliant .

@henhenhen19 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you posted the unedited interview!

@jerzeyguy71 2 жыл бұрын

James Burrows, a name that I know from all these sitcoms watching them as they premiered, so you sat through the opening credits. His name as well known as the ending credit for Family ties and I am sure some other shows in the 80's, "Sit, Ubu, Sit. Good dog"

@cpcathy 2 жыл бұрын

Family Ties was Gary David Goldberg, Ubu is his dog.

@bradgillette9253 2 жыл бұрын

That was wonderful!!!🤠

@amelsev Жыл бұрын

Great intvw, especially per Taxi, Cheers, and the “Albania” callback.

@randallsmith5631 2 жыл бұрын

Norman Lear vs. James Burrows. WOW

@sal26 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the 'Albania' song w/coach too...if Albania comes up in any part of my life, I sing the song in my head.

@irock2403 2 жыл бұрын

Its sad that NBC which has benefitted a lot from James Burrows work, is yet to interview James Burrows.

@totalt6600 2 жыл бұрын

I like TV,and will read his book. A great interview. Ty.

@andrewbeamish 2 жыл бұрын

I had the great luck to meet James and his wife the day after Megan and Harrys wedding here in the UK (yes they were guests to the Royal wedding) - anyway my wife and I had drinks and many laughs with them at the hotel, such an interesting person/couple as Debbie was equally nice. Great to see him and hear more of his stories, what a career!

@dave210yt Жыл бұрын

I still remember the Albania song :)

@clurkroberts2650 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview.. I’m buying the book

@kasondaleigh 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive bio and he seems genuine and kind. I like nice people.

@debbiemoore5945 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Burrows is so humble!

@zizinnnn 2 жыл бұрын

listen to his recent interview with alan alda, it’s great

@TheOldHippiebilly 2 жыл бұрын

Delightful interview!

@Geeksfreaksoutcastsandmisfits 2 жыл бұрын

He’s fantastically talented

@LisaLGruman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mr. Burrows.

@babilabub 2 жыл бұрын

Best interview ever !

@katherineebert2931 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview!!!

@janaenae1338 2 жыл бұрын

So much fun 🥳💖

@umair111 2 жыл бұрын

Great memory he has!

@alexandermarquardt597 2 жыл бұрын

This interview is too short. I`m not kidding.

@bravocharlie639 2 жыл бұрын

. *That list in the Title is one hell of a Resumé.*

@bravocharlie639 2 жыл бұрын

And that Norman Lear guy...

@paulkearney4565 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot the absolute king of all those great shows Jimmy - Cliff!!!

@newt21 2 жыл бұрын

The man is a Legend

@jeffreysnow2640 Жыл бұрын

I like how he is wearing a tie with The Rolling Stones mouth logo on it :)