James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator and Famed TV Director, Dead at 85
James Burrows, co-creator of the hit sitcom 'Cheers' and prolific TV director over 1,000 episodes, has died at the age of 85
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James Burrows, co-creator of the hit sitcom 'Cheers' and prolific TV director over 1,000 episodes, has died at the age of 85
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No one could have played Cheers' quintessential barfly Norm with more warmth and world-weariness than actor George Wendt, who died today at 76
George Wendt, the celebrated comic actor best known for portraying Norm Peterson on the hit sitcom 'Cheers,' has died at the age of 76
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