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Tributes to James Burrows

Updated 2026-06-19 22:05 UTC 2 sources Neutral

TV director James Burrows, known for his work on 'Taxi,' passed away at the age of 85. Tony Danza and others paid tribute to him, highlighting his significant contributions to television.

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Deadline
When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy hair guy play myriad instruments; sampling and looping them into a climatic song. One that sticks out from memory is his version of Al Green’s “Let’s Stick Together.̶
2026-06-19 21:55 UTC
Variety
Rememberances are pouring out for TV director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85. Tony Danza, who worked with Burrows on 75 episodes of the ABC comedy series “Taxi,” paid tribute to his longtime director on Friday afternoon. He wrote on X, “We have lost the greatest of all tim
2026-06-19 22:01 UTC
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