When the cast reunited in September 2016 for a ten-minute viral election video filmed in secret on the original set, Burrows stepped behind the camera without hesitation. The massive viewer response prompted NBC to order a full revival series. While many contemporary multi-cam revivals struggled to find their footing in an era dominated by single-camera streaming shows, the returning Will & Grace ran for three additional seasons from 2017 to 2020.
The revival worked because Burrows refused to overhaul the format. While streaming platforms shifted away from live studio audiences and traditional setups, Burrows championed the multi-camera stage as a viable, visceral medium. He maintained the classic theatrical discipline: live audiences, real laughter, physical gags timed to the millisecond, and characters whose intimacy carried the weight of decades.
The bond between Burrows and his cast outlasted the series finale. Up until his death in 2026, the four leads routinely consulted him on stage productions, solo television projects, and personal milestones. He remained the benchmark against which they measured every subsequent creative collaboration.
