Impose personal attack on other simply based on difference of opinion is irresponsible and worst, stupid. ĭude, everybody is entitle to their own opinion. That makes him a shrewd businessman, but I'd save the "genius" label those more responsible for the quality of those great shows.
As exemplified by his quote, he's learned how to stamp out a carbon-copy sit-com and make boatloads of money. They were the brains behind the MTM machine that gave Burrows a chance to work behind the camera on so many great shows, and most of his work since then (largely in "Executive Producer" capacity) has been pretty derivative and uninspired. The true genius came from the likes of James Brooks, Grant Tinker, Glen and Les Charles, and of course Bob Newhart and Mary Tyler Moore. I know you've recently become obsessed with Jim Burrows, and he is most certainly a very accomplished director, but I would be reluctant to throw the "genius" title around with him so frequently.
Then we guaranteed our self at least certain loyal audiences.īaaaaa-aaaa-a-aaaa.