Episode
"James Burrows"
1:03:06
Published: Mon Jul 18 2022
Description
James a.k.a. “Jimmy” Burrows (co-creator of Cheers and prolific television director of shows such as Taxi, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, the list goes on and on…) surprises us this week to share endless stories from his early career through numerous hit TV shows. So drop some ice in the White Zin and settle-in for another crisp new episode of SmartLess.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App: https://wondery.app.link/smartless.Please support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jason, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett introduce themselves and their new podcast where they will be having fun and inviting listeners to join them with their ears.
00:00 - 00:29 (00:29)
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Jason, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett introduce themselves and their new podcast where they will be having fun and inviting listeners to join them with their ears.
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The speaker talks about getting a new electric car with friends, but one of them couldn't join the group that weekend.
00:29 - 02:32 (02:03)
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The speaker talks about getting a new electric car with friends, but one of them couldn't join the group that weekend.
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The speaker discusses a small gate outside their house and mentions a potential car dent caused by valet workers at a restaurant.
02:32 - 05:13 (02:41)
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The speaker discusses a small gate outside their house and mentions a potential car dent caused by valet workers at a restaurant.
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Sean Connery's early job was an assistant stage manager for the play adaptation of the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's, which introduced him to Mary Tyler Moore.
05:13 - 07:01 (01:48)
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Sean Connery's early job was an assistant stage manager for the play adaptation of the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's, which introduced him to Mary Tyler Moore.
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James Burrows, famous TV director and son of Pulitzer Prize winning writer Abe Burroughs, discusses his new book "Directed by James Burroughs" which chronicles five decades of his work on hit shows like Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, and Will and Grace.
07:01 - 09:50 (02:48)
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James Burrows, famous TV director and son of Pulitzer Prize winning writer Abe Burroughs, discusses his new book "Directed by James Burroughs" which chronicles five decades of his work on hit shows like Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, and Will and Grace.
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In this episode, the guest speaker talks about his experience working as a truck driver for a Broadway show and discusses the life and career of Harold Prince.
09:50 - 13:19 (03:29)
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In this episode, the guest speaker talks about his experience working as a truck driver for a Broadway show and discusses the life and career of Harold Prince.
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In this podcast, a renowned theater director discusses his experience of learning and developing directing skills while at Yale University, focusing on working with actors and creating an environment of trust and collaboration.
13:19 - 18:33 (05:13)
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In this podcast, a renowned theater director discusses his experience of learning and developing directing skills while at Yale University, focusing on working with actors and creating an environment of trust and collaboration.
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Conan O'Brien and his former late-night sidekick, Jimmy Kimmel, discuss the significance of timing in comedy and how they've helped each other during live shows by saving jokes even when a line is flubbed.
18:33 - 25:54 (07:21)
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Conan O'Brien and his former late-night sidekick, Jimmy Kimmel, discuss the significance of timing in comedy and how they've helped each other during live shows by saving jokes even when a line is flubbed.
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The host and guest discuss the importance of a great script and cast when it comes to successful television shows such as Friends and Cheers.
25:55 - 29:55 (03:59)
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The host and guest discuss the importance of a great script and cast when it comes to successful television shows such as Friends and Cheers.
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Jimmy Kimmel and his guest, actor Ted Danson, discuss the significance of well-written scripts and the efforts put in research for the popular TV show, Cheers.
29:55 - 31:56 (02:00)
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Jimmy Kimmel and his guest, actor Ted Danson, discuss the significance of well-written scripts and the efforts put in research for the popular TV show, Cheers.
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The producer reveals factors that go into casting ensemble sitcoms and discusses how certain actors' personalities can inspire on-screen humor.
31:56 - 35:41 (03:45)
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The producer reveals factors that go into casting ensemble sitcoms and discusses how certain actors' personalities can inspire on-screen humor.
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A discussion about how physical comedy and prop usage can enhance and add humor to a sitcom by using a scene from the show "Will & Grace" as an example.
35:41 - 40:03 (04:21)
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A discussion about how physical comedy and prop usage can enhance and add humor to a sitcom by using a scene from the show "Will & Grace" as an example.
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The speaker mentions how their multi-cam show gained viewership during the summer reruns, as people had already seen other shows like Simon and Simon.
40:03 - 43:53 (03:49)
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The speaker mentions how their multi-cam show gained viewership during the summer reruns, as people had already seen other shows like Simon and Simon. They then ask why there are so few multi-cam sitcoms on television today and discuss their gradual decline in popularity.
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The story of Andy Kaufman's alter ego Tony Clifton, and how he was required to be hired as part of Kaufman's deal, despite his unpredictable behavior on set.
43:53 - 47:26 (03:33)
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The story of Andy Kaufman's alter ego Tony Clifton, and how he was required to be hired as part of Kaufman's deal, despite his unpredictable behavior on set.
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A story is shared about Tony Danza refusing to leave after being fired from a job and a group of people discussing their reactions and how they would handle the situation.
47:26 - 51:44 (04:18)
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A story is shared about Tony Danza refusing to leave after being fired from a job and a group of people discussing their reactions and how they would handle the situation.
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A discussion about how beloved on-screen characters become like family members to viewers and the fascination of learning the birth story of these characters.
51:44 - 55:58 (04:13)
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A discussion about how beloved on-screen characters become like family members to viewers and the fascination of learning the birth story of these characters.
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Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes discuss the importance of mentorship and having father figures in their lives.
55:58 - 1:00:56 (04:58)
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Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes discuss the importance of mentorship and having father figures in their lives.
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The modern day attention spans are shorter than they used to be, which forces media streaming platforms to include shorter, more engaging content.
1:00:56 - 1:04:03 (03:06)
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The modern day attention spans are shorter than they used to be, which forces media streaming platforms to include shorter, more engaging content. However, this can lead to creative restrictions when it comes to certain platforms and content genres.
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Three individuals discuss the possibility of creating a Multi-Cam TV Show in the background and occasionally talk about the idea.
1:04:03 - 1:04:34 (00:31)
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Three individuals discuss the possibility of creating a Multi-Cam TV Show in the background and occasionally talk about the idea.