Friends director James Burrows never found Helen Baxendale, who played Ross Geller’s wife, “particularly funny,” and felt she lacked chemistry with actor David Schwimmer.

Burrows, among many other distinctions, has directed more than 75 pilots, including those for the likes of Friends, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men and on and on and on.

James Burrows' 15 episodes of "Friends" included the 1994 pilot and "The One Where Ross and Rachel" (Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer) "Take a Break." ...

Comedy director James Burrows has created a catalog of memorable TV moments through his work on such sitcoms as “Cheers,” “Taxi” and “Friends.” ...

James Burrows was born in Los Angeles, the son of Abe Burrows, a well-known playwright and stage director. At a young age his father moved the family back to their native New York to continue his work ...

<p>James Burrows was born in Los Angeles, the son of Abe Burrows, a well-known playwright and stage director. At a young age his father moved the family back to their native New York to continue his ...