James Burrows, the undeniable king of multi-camera sitcom directing who had a hand in many of the biggest network shows of all time, has passed away at the age of 85.
The legendary director helped shape generations of television through his work on “Taxi,” “Cheers,” “Frasier,” “Friends,” “Will & Grace,” and countless others. Across a career that spanned more than five decades, Burrows directed over 1,000 episodes of TV and helped define the modern sitcom.
More on his life and legacy: https://t.co/dDeU6l9Bqq
Jonathan the tortoise is officially a Guinness World Records ICON ✨
Believed to have been born c. 1832, Jonathan is the oldest living land animal at the grand old age of 194 years. He is a Seychelles giant tortoise and the average life expectancy of his species is 150.
#MarilynMonroe turns 100 today. And to this day, she remains the ultimate standard-bearer of Hollywood glamour.
Monroe died in 1962 (at the tragically premature age of 36) before the sexual revolution, but in her time, she helped usher in a revved-up sensuality onscreen.
The era she inaugurates lives on: A certain stripe of actress will inevitably be compared, first, to Monroe. The star has been the butt of too many mean jokes, the object of veneration and a muse for film and literary retellings that have elevated her into the realm of myth.
Monroe was pilloried in her moment too, but she was also allowed by Hollywood to test her talents in a manner that, decades later, actresses known for their physicality still struggle to do.
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Today, we celebrate 100 years of Marilyn Monroe - the woman, the legend, the light. A century later, her beauty, brilliance, and unmistakable magic captivate the world. Join us this month as we revisit the moments that shaped her enduring legacy. ✨ #MM100
🎥: National Archives