Quote by: James Burrows

Sometimes an actor will stumble on the joke, and I'm right on them. Back it up before the audience hears the bad version of the joke, because humor is 90% surprise. If they know what's coming, they won't laugh as hard.


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Author Bio


  • NameJames Burrows
  • DescriptionAmerican television director known for situation comedy, from the 1970s
  • AliasesCharles/Burrows/Charles Productions
  • BornDecember 30, 1940
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionTelevision Director
  • WorksCheers
  • AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award; Directors Guild Of America Award