ATX Festival Will Honor James Burrows, Plans To Mark ‘Cheers’ Finale’s 30th Anniversary
deadline.comThe 12th season of the ATX TV Festival will take place June 1-4, 2023 in Austin, Texas, and has announced its first round of programming.
The festival will present its annual “Achievement in Television eXcellence” Award to director, producer, creator, and author James Burrows.
He will attend for a conversation spanning his career as the cocreator/director of Cheers, winner of 11 Emmy Awards, and director of more than 1,000 episodes of television, including iconic sitcoms Taxi, Friends, Frasier, Will & Grace, and more. “James Burrows’ imprint on TV as a medium is unparalleled, and his impact on so many TV fans’ lives – including our own – cannot be overstated,” said Jennifer Morgan, ATX director of programming. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate his indelible career and the joy his work continues to bring to the industry and viewers alike.” First presented in 2014, the “Achievement in Television eXcellence” Award seeks to recognize individuals whose career reflects the very best of television, through work that is thought-provoking, genuine, expansive, and entertaining.
As the festival’s 2023 recipient, Burrows joins previous honorees Henry Winkler, James L. Brooks, Norman Lear, Marcy Carsey, Phylicia Rashad, Michael J.
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