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The Craft of the Director: James Burrows

June 22, 2022

On June 22, DGA members had the opportunity to view the Special Projects Committee’s event, The Craft of the Director: James Burrows.

In an in-depth conversation moderated by DGA Special Projects Committee Chair Jeremy Kagan and illustrated by clips from his work, the DGA Award-winning Director discussed his approach to working with actors, production design, and more including the funniest scenes he has directed in his half century career.

DGA Members, click here to view the full
write-up and view video from this event.

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HIGHLIGHT: Director James Burrows advises new episodic directors to "die with their boots on" and be creative by using an example from one of the first shows he directed, The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Director James Burrows discussed his approach to the craft.
Burrows directing Ted Danson and Shelley Long on the set of Cheers.
DGA Special Projects Committee Chair Jeremy Kagan (moderator) and Director James Burrows speak about Burrows’ work at this Craft of the Director event.
Burrows guiding his cast on the set of Will & Grace.
DGA Special Projects Committee Chair Jeremy Kagan serves as moderator of the online conversation with Director James Burrows.
Director James Burrows celebrating with co-winner Andy Fisher for their DGA Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials Award for Live in Front of a Studio Audience Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons.’
Backstage at the DGA Awards in 2000 with presenter Debra Messing, telephoning his wife to tell her he won for his episode of Will & Grace.
Receiving a standing ovation from the audience for his Lifetime Achievement in Television Direction Award at the 67th Annual DGA Awards Ceremony in 2015.
Delivering his acceptance speech for his Lifetime Achievement in Television Direction Award at the 67th Annual DGA Awards Ceremony in 2015..