Chuck Lorre Reflects on James Burrows and Bob Broder
Originally published Jul 9, 2026
By Nellie Andreeva · Deadline
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Key points
- Chuck Lorre lost his long-time agent and mentor Bob Broder in September.
- James Burrows, a go-to director for Lorre, passed away last month after a brief illness.
- Lorre and Burrows were both speakers at the Bob Broder memorial.
Chuck Lorre has experienced significant losses in his career, including the passing of his long-time agent and mentor Bob Broder in September and his go-to director James Burrows last month. Both Broder and Burrows were speakers at the Bob Broder memorial. Lorre expressed deep respect for Burrows, highlighting his unique contributions to television. The loss of these two influential figures has had a profound impact on Lorre and the industry.
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