James Burrows, right, director of the television series "Partners," plans out a scene as cast member Michael Urie looks on, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif. Burrows isn't a household name. But behind the scenes Burrows reigns as a comedy giant. He's a director whose brand of funny business has helped shape TV comedy season after season. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
