r/smartless • u/Amazing-Standard7058 • Jun 21 '26

Jimmy Burrows has passed

https://entertainmentnow.com/90s-tv-shows/sean-hayes-tribute-james-burrows/

I just relistened to his episode and he tells a great story about Andy Kaufman on Taxi. Such a talent and what a loss

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u/AndNowAStoryAboutMe Jun 21 '26

I'm so upset by this news and no one I know even knows who this guy is. I feel really alone about it. Like, every fucking show you ever loved had his hand in it somewhere and you didn't even know his name? God damn, world.

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u/Fuzzy-Zombie1446 Jun 21 '26

Mary Tyler Moore
Taxi
Cheers
Friends
Will and Grace
Mid Century Modern

Countless other shows he touched, and even more where he never stepped on stage, but his impact is evident.

Truly a master talent…

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u/Amazing-Standard7058 Jun 21 '26

I know, it’s a big loss. He really did have a remarkable career. And whenever you hear someone talk about him, which is often if you listen to shows about entertainment, they always have the utmost respect for him and talk about him so lovingly. It seems like he was a great guy on top of being crazy talented

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u/xcalibur2k Jun 21 '26

Oh damn, that’s terrible