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2013 Friends with Better Lives (TV series) (pre-production)
– Episode #1.1 (2013)
 
2013 Sean Saves the World (TV series) (pre-production)
– Episode #1.1 (2013)
 
2013 Untitled Tad Quill Project (TV movie) (post-production)
 
2013 The Millers (TV series) (post-production)
– Episode #1.1 (2013)
 
2012-2013 Partners (TV series)
– Sperm und Drang (2013)
– The Archies (2013)
– Temporary Insanity (2012)
– 2 Broke Guys (2012)
– The Key (2012)
See all 8 episodes »
 
2010-2012 Mike & Molly (TV series)
– Mike Likes Cake (2012)
– The Wedding (2012)
– The Rehearsal (2012)
– Bachelor/Bachelorette (2012)
– The Dress (2012)
See all 48 episodes »
 
2011 2 Broke Girls (TV series)
– And the Break-Up Scene (2011)
– Pilot (2011)
 
2010-2011 Romantically Challenged (TV series)
– Hey-Now, Hey-Now, Perry's Girlfriend's Back (2011)
– Rebecca's One Night Stand (2010)
– Perry and Rebecca's High School Reunion (2010)
– The Charade (2010)
– Don't Be Yourself (2010)
 
2011 Up All Night (TV series)
– Pilot (2011)
 
2010 $#*! My Dad Says (TV series)
– Pilot (2010)
 
2010 Better with You (TV series)
– Pilot (2010)
 
2008-2010 Gary Unmarried (TV series)
– Gary Unmarried? (2010)
– Gary Tries to Find Something for Mitch (2010)
– Gary's Big Mouth (2010)
– Gary Lowers the Bar (2010)
– Gary Has to Choose (2010)
See all 36 episodes »
 
2010 Open Books (TV movie)
 
2010 Strange Brew (TV movie)
 
2010 Nathan vs. Nurture (TV movie)
 
2009 Hank (TV series)
 
2009 Ab Fab (TV movie)
 
2007-2008 Back to You (TV series)
– Hostage Watch (2008)
– House of Tomorrow (2008)
– Date Night (2008)
– Chuck and Kelly, Doin' It Again (2008)
– The New Boss (2008)
See all 17 episodes »
 
2007 The Big Bang Theory (TV series)
– Pilot (2007)
– Unaired Pilot
 
2006-2007 The Class (TV series)
– The Class Goes Back to the Hospital (2007)
– The Class Rides a Bull (2007)
– The Class Springs a Leak (2007)
– The Class Has a Snow Day (2007)
– The Class Eats Moroccan Chicken (2007)
See all 19 episodes »
 
2007 Traveling in Packs (TV movie)
 
2007 The Mastersons of Manhattan (TV movie)
 
2007 Untitled David Kohan/Max Mutchnick TV Project (TV movie)
 
1998-2006 Will & Grace (TV series)
– The Finale (2006)
– Whatever Happened to Baby Gin? (2006)
– Partners 'n' Crime (2006)
– The Mourning Son (2006)
– Blanket Apology (2006)
See all 188 episodes »
 
2006 Teachers. (TV series)
– Substitute (2006)
 
2006 Four Kings (TV series)
– Pilot (2006)
 
2006 Courting Alex (TV series)
– Everything I Know About Men (2006)
 
2004 My 11:30 (TV movie)
 
2004 The Stones (TV series)
 
2004 Beverly Hills S.U.V. (TV movie)
 
2003 Two and a Half Men (TV series)
– Most Chicks Won't Eat Veal: Original Pilot (2003)
– Pilot (2003)
 
2002 Bram and Alice (TV series)
– Pilot (2002)
 
2002 Good Morning, Miami (TV series)
– Pilot (2002)
 
2002 Dexter Prep (TV movie)
 
2000 The Weber Show (TV series)
 
2000 Madigan Men (TV series)
 
1999 Stark Raving Mad (TV series)
– Pilot (1999)
 
1999 Ladies Man (TV series)
– Pilot (1999)
 
1998 The Secret Lives of Men (TV series)
– Pilot (1998)
 
1998 Jesse (TV series)
– A Side of Chile (1998)
 
1998 Conrad Bloom (TV series)
– Pilot (1998)
 
1994-1998 Friends (TV series)
– The One with All the Rugby (1998)
– The One the Morning After (1997)
– The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break (1997)
– The One with the Prom Video (1996)
– The One with the Birth (1995)
See all 15 episodes »
 
1997-1998 Dharma & Greg (TV series)
– The Official Dharma & Greg Episode of the 1998 Winter Olympics (1998)
– Pilot (1997)
 
1995-1998 Caroline in the City (TV series)
– Caroline and the Love That Dares Not Speak Its Name (1998)
– Caroline and the Councilman (1997)
– Caroline and the Cold Sesame Noodles (1997)
– Caroline and the Kink (1997)
– Caroline and the Reception (1997)
See all 21 episodes »
 
1997 George & Leo (TV series)
– The Thanksgiving Show (1997)
– Pilot (1997)
– The Eggnog
 
1997 Fired Up (TV series)
– Truth and Consequences (1997)
– Under Pressure (1997)
– A Concurrent Affair (1997)
– The Next Day (1997)
– Pilot (1997)
 
1997 Veronica's Closet (TV series)
– Pilot (1997)
 
1997 Union Square (TV series)
– The Audition (1997)
 
1996-1997 Men Behaving Badly (TV series)
– Playing Doctor (1997)
– The Odds Couple (1997)
– Jamie's in Love (1996)
– Getting the Bugs Out (1996)
– The Bed (1996)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1993-1997 Frasier (TV series)
– Death and the Dog (1997)
– Liar! Liar! (1997)
– Dad Loves Sherry, the Boys Just Whine (1997)
– Look Before You Leap (1996)
– The Show Where Diane Comes Back (1996)
See all 32 episodes »
 
1997 Chicago Sons (TV series)
– Pilot (1997)
 
1996 Pearl (TV series)
– Pilot (1996)
 
1996 3rd Rock from the Sun (TV series)
– See Dick Run (1996)
– Brains and Eggs (1996)
 
1995-1996 NewsRadio (TV series)
– Led Zeppelin II (1996)
– Zoso (1996)
– Bitch Session (1996)
– The Crisis (1995)
– Smoking (1995)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1996 The Nerd (TV movie)
 
1995-1996 Partners (TV series)
– Follow the Clams? (1996)
– May I Call You Dick? (1996)
– How Was Your Date with Dad? (1996)
– City Hall (1995)
– Who Are You Supposed to Be? (1995)
See all 10 episodes »
 
1995 Hudson Street (TV series)
– Pilot (1995)
 
1995 The Preston Episodes (TV series)
– Pilot (1995)
 
1994 Madman of the People (TV series)
– All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Mad Boy (1994)
– Pilot (1994)
 
1994 The Boys Are Back (TV series)
– Pilot (1994)
 
1994 Monty (TV series)
– Here Comes the Son (1994)
 
1993 Cafe Americain (TV series)
– Happy Birthday to Moi (1993)
– Weekend at Holly's (1993)
– Pilot (1993)
 
1982-1993 Cheers (TV series)
– One for the Road (1993)
– The Guy Can't Help It (1993)
– Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses (1993)
– It's Lonely on the Top (1993)
– Woody Gets an Election (1993)
See all 237 episodes »
 
1992 Flying Blind (TV series)
– Pilot (1992)
 
1991 Flesh 'n' Blood (TV series)
– Blood Is Thicker Than Arlo (1991)
 
1991 Pacific Station (TV series)
– Pilot (1991)
 
1990 The Fanelli Boys (TV series)
– Pilot (1990)
 
1990 Down Home (TV series)
– By the Book (1990)
– Pier Pressure (1990)
 
1990 The Earth Day Special (TV special) (segment "Cheers")
 
1990 Wings (TV series)
– Legacy (1990)
 
1990 The Marshall Chronicles (TV series)
– Night of the Chopped Liver (1990)
– Pilot (1990)
 
1990 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
– Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration (1990)
 
1988 Dear John (TV series)
– Ralph's Curse (1988)
– Pilot (1988)
 
1988 Channel 99 (TV movie)
 
1987 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV series)
– In the Lion's Den (1987)
 
1987 The Tortellis (TV series)
– Pilot (1987)
 
1986 All Is Forgiven (TV series)
– With Child (1986)
– On Air Commitment (1986)
 
1986 Valerie (TV series)
– Old Enough (1986)
 
1985 Big Shots in America (TV movie)
 
1984 At Your Service (TV movie)
 
1984 Night Court (TV series)
– All You Need Is Love (1984)
 
1982 Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forever (TV movie)
 
1978-1982 Taxi (TV series)
– The Road Not Taken: Part 2 (1982)
– The Road Not Taken: Part 1 (1982)
– Cooking for Two (1982)
– The Wedding of Latka and Simka (1982)
– Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1982)
See all 75 episodes »
 
1982 Partners
 
1981 Best of the West (TV series)
– The New Jail (1981)
– Daniel's First Love (1981)
– Pilot (1981)
 
1981 Every Stray Dog and Kid (TV movie)
 
1980 Good Time Harry (TV series)
– The Wally Smith Story (1980)
 
1980 The Stockard Channing Show (TV series)
– Life Begins at 30 (1980)
– Punt, Pass and Kick (1980)
 
1979-1980 The Associates (TV series)
– The Party (1980)
– Danko's a Daddy (1980)
– Eliot's Revenge (1980)
– The First Day (1979)
 
1979 A New Kind of Family (TV series)
– I Do (1979)
 
1979 Butterflies (TV movie)
 
1978 More Than Friends (TV movie) (as Jim Burrows)
 
1978 Free Country (TV series)
– Special Delivery (1978)
– Citizenship (1978)
 
1978 Husbands, Wives & Lovers (TV series)
 
1977-1978 Rhoda (TV series)
– All Work and No Play (1978)
– Ida Alone (1978)
– One Is a Number (1977)
– The Job (1977)
 
1977-1978 The Betty White Show (TV series)
– Play Misty for John (1978)
– John's Mother (1977)
 
1978 The Plant Family (TV movie)
 
1977 We've Got Each Other (TV series)
– The Long Vacation (1977)
– Pilot (1977)
 
1977 Lou Grant (TV series)
– Christmas (1977)
 
1977 Busting Loose (TV series)
– Mr. Dennis Steps Out (1977)
– Smoke Gets in Your Face (1977)
– Together Again (1977)
– Still Nutsy After All These Years (1977)
– The Harder They Come, the Bigger They Fall (1977)
 
1977 Szysznyk (TV series)
 
1977 Roosevelt and Truman (TV movie)
 
1977 Bumpers (TV movie)
 
1976-1977 Laverne & Shirley (TV series)
– Lonely at the Middle (1977)
– Guinea Pigs (1977)
– Guilty Until Proven Not Innocent (1977)
– Good Time Girls (1976)
– Dear Future Model (1976)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1976-1977 The Tony Randall Show (TV series)
– Case: Facing Up vs. Hiding Behind the Drapes (1977)
– Case: Franklin vs. McClellan (1977)
– Case: O Come All Ye Wastrels (1976)
– Case: His Honor vs. Her Honor (1976)
 
1975-1977 The Bob Newhart Show (TV series)
– Halls of Hartley (1977)
– Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson (1976)
– Some of My Best Friends Are... (1976)
– Guaranteed Not to Shrink (1976)
– Warden Gordon Borden (1976)
See all 11 episodes »
 
1974-1976 Mary Tyler Moore (TV series)
– Mary's Insomnia (1976)
– Mary the Writer (1976)
– The Happy Homemaker Takes Lou Home (1975)
– Neighbors (1974)
 
1975-1976 Phyllis (TV series)
– The Wrong Box (1976)
– Out of the Closet (1976)
– Off the Bench (1976)
– Speech 1A (1976)
– The Triangle (1976)
See all 19 episodes »
 
1975 Fay (TV series)
– Lillian's Separation (1975)
– Not with My Husband You Don't (1975)
 
1975 Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers (TV series)
– From Russia with Lust (1975)
 
Show ShowProducer (11 titles)
2010-2012 Mike & Molly (TV series) (executive producer - 47 episodes)
– The Wedding (2012) (executive producer)
– The Rehearsal (2012) (executive producer)
– Bachelor/Bachelorette (2012) (executive producer)
– The Dress (2012) (executive producer)
– Molly Can't Lie (2012) (executive producer)
See all 47 episodes »
 
2010 Romantically Challenged (TV series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
– Rebecca's One Night Stand (2010) (executive producer)
– Perry and Rebecca's High School Reunion (2010) (executive producer)
– The Charade (2010) (executive producer)
– Don't Be Yourself (2010) (executive producer)
 
2008-2010 Gary Unmarried (TV series) (executive producer - 36 episodes)
– Gary Unmarried? (2010) (executive producer)
– Gary Tries to Find Something for Mitch (2010) (executive producer)
– Gary's Big Mouth (2010) (executive producer)
– Gary Lowers the Bar (2010) (executive producer)
– Gary Has to Choose (2010) (executive producer)
See all 36 episodes »
 
2007-2008 Back to You (TV series) (executive producer - 16 episodes)
– Hostage Watch (2008) (executive producer)
– House of Tomorrow (2008) (executive producer)
– Date Night (2008) (executive producer)
– Chuck and Kelly, Doin' It Again (2008) (executive producer)
– The New Boss (2008) (executive producer)
See all 16 episodes »
 
2006-2007 The Class (TV series) (executive producer - 19 episodes)
– The Class Goes Back to the Hospital (2007) (executive producer)
– The Class Rides a Bull (2007) (executive producer)
– The Class Springs a Leak (2007) (executive producer)
– The Class Has a Snow Day (2007) (executive producer)
– The Class Eats Moroccan Chicken (2007) (executive producer)
See all 19 episodes »
 
1999-2006 Will & Grace (TV series) (executive producer - 175 episodes)
– The Finale (2006) (executive producer)
– Whatever Happened to Baby Gin? (2006) (executive producer)
– Partners 'n' Crime (2006) (executive producer)
– The Mourning Son (2006) (executive producer)
– Blanket Apology (2006) (executive producer)
See all 175 episodes »
 
2001 Tikiville (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2001 Last Dance (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1998 The Secret Lives of Men (TV series) (executive producer)
 
Cheers (TV series) (executive producer - 226 episodes, 1984-1993) (producer - 45 episodes, 1982-1984)
– One for the Road (1993) (executive producer)
– The Guy Can't Help It (1993) (executive producer)
– Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses (1993) (executive producer)
– It's Lonely on the Top (1993) (executive producer)
– Woody Gets an Election (1993) (executive producer)
See all 271 episodes »
 
1986 All Is Forgiven (TV series) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
1993 Cheers: Last Call! (TV short) (creator)
 
1982-1993 Cheers (TV series)
– One for the Road (1993) (creator)
– The Guy Can't Help It (1993) (creator)
– Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses (1993) (creator)
– It's Lonely on the Top (1993) (creator)
– Woody Gets an Election (1993) (creator)
See all 271 episodes »
 
1987 The Tortellis (TV series)
– His Girl Friday (1987) (creator)
– Innocent as Charged (1987) (creator)
– The Customer's Always Right (1987) (creator)
– Father Knows Best (1987) (creator)
– The Good Life (1987) (creator)
See all 13 episodes »
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1977-1978 Rhoda (TV series) (executive consultant - 37 episodes)
– The Total Brenda (1978) (executive consultant)
– Jack's New Image (1978) (executive consultant)
– Martin Comes Home (1978) (executive consultant)
– Ida's Roommate (1978) (executive consultant)
– Meet the Goodwins (1978) (executive consultant)
See all 37 episodes »
 
1965 O.K. Crackerby! (TV series) (dialogue coach - 5 episodes)
– Ol' Sam (1965) (dialogue coach)
– Crackerby for Treasurer (1965) (dialogue coach)
– The Griffin Story (1965) (dialogue coach - as Jim Burrows)
– The Wellecliffe Story (1965) (dialogue coach - as Jim Burrows)
– O.K. Crackerby Arrives (1965) (dialogue coach - as Jim Burrows)
 
Show ShowActor (6 titles)
2005 The Comeback (TV series)
Jimmy Burrows
– Valerie Shines Under Stress (2005) … Jimmy Burrows (uncredited)
– Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy (2005) … Jimmy Burrows (uncredited)
– Valerie Bonds with the Cast (2005) … Jimmy Burrows (uncredited)
– Pilot (2005) … Jimmy Burrows (uncredited)
 
1994 Friends (TV series)
Director
– The One with the Butt (1994) … Director (uncredited)
 
1989-1993 Cheers (TV series)
Man Standing in the Bar / Man Who Knocks
– One for the Road (1993) … Man Who Knocks (uncredited)
– The Art of the Steal (1989) … Man Standing in the Bar (uncredited)
 
1977 The Bob Newhart Show (TV series)
Maintenance Man
– Halls of Hartley (1977) … Maintenance Man
 
1975 Phyllis (TV series)
Telephone Man
– Up for Grabs (1975) … Telephone Man
 
1974 Rhoda (TV series)
Agent
– The Lady in Red (1974) … Agent
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1988 Mickey's 60th Birthday (TV movie) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (22 titles)
2013 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2010 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Kirstie Alley (2009) … Himself
 
2009 TV Land Moguls (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– The 80's (2009) … Himself
– The 70s: Part 1 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (TV series documentary)
Himself / Himself - Director
– Honey, I'm Home!: Breadwinners & Homemakers (2009) … Himself
– Would Ya Hit a Guy with Glasses?: Nerds, Jerks & Oddballs (2009) … Himself - Director
 
2006 Heart & Soul: The Life and Music of Frank Loesser (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The 4th Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 The 100 Most Memorable TV Moments (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.2 (2003) … Himself
 
1999 The 'Frasier' Story (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Lea Thompson (1998) … Himself
 
1996 The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Directing for a Comedy Series
 
1994 The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Directing in a Comedy Series
 
1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Comedy Series/Best Directing in a Comedy Series
 
1993 The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Special Award for Cheers
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Comedy Series & Best Directing in a Comedy Series
 
1990 Cheers (TV series)
Himself
– 200th Anniversary Special (1990) … Himself
 
1987 The 39th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Comedy Series & Best Directing in a Comedy Series
 
1983 The 35th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Comedy Series & Best Directing in a Comedy Series
 
1981 The 33rd Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Directing in a Comedy Series
 
1981 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 January 1981 (1981) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2004 Strictly Top-Shelf: The Guys Behind the Bar (video documentary short)
Himself
 

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I'll tell you what I love about directing: the surprise. You never know what's going to happen with your piece until an audience weighs in. You may think that you know what will be funny as shit but then a group of bused-in Middle Americans says is is shit and you're shaking your head in dismay. This surprise I find exhilarating and scary--and I love it. See more »

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