Inside the end of the actors’ strike; James Burrows on the return of ‘Frasier’

Hosted by Kim Masters Nov. 10, 2023 Entertainment

Producer and director James Burrows accepts the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame award in Beverly Hills, California on December 14, 2006. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to television. Photo by Mario Anzuoni/REUTERS

SAG-AFTRA reaches a tentative deal with studios after 118 days on strike. Was the deal a win? What is in it? Plus, WBD and Disney earnings news.

Legendary sitcom director James Burrows talks with Eric Deggans, NPR TV critic and guest-host on The Business, about the revival of Frasier, his directing career, and whether sitcoms can endure on streaming services.

From this Episode:

SAG-AFTRA, studios reach tentative deal, ending historic strike. What’s next?

Hollywood actors end 118 days on strike after reaching a tentative deal with studios. Was the deal a win? What is in it? Plus, WBD and Disney earnings news.

20 min

‘Don’t call it a reboot’: The return of ‘Frasier,’ with director James Burrows

Legendary sitcom director James Burrows talks about the revival of “Frasier,” his directing career, and whether sitcoms can endure streaming services.

10 min