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If only Chandler could be there too._ by [Lanford Beard / People](https://time.com/author/people/) ## Lanford Beard / People Contributor Feb 22, 2016 7:02 AM UTC  Pictured (L-R): David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, James Burrows, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Jan. 24, 2016 Pictured (L-R): David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, James Burrows, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Jan. 24, 2016 Chris Haston—NBC/Getty Images by [Lanford Beard / People](https://time.com/author/people/) ## Lanford Beard / People Contributor Feb 22, 2016 7:02 AM UTC Dozens of cast members convened to celebrate [legendary sitcom director James Burrows](http://www.people.com/article/james-burrows-who-is-legendary-friends-director) in a tribute that aired on NBC Sunday night. The night featured no shortage of revelations about the casts of _Friends_, _Will & Grace_, _Cheers_, _The Big Bang Theory_ and more. For starters … [Jennifer Aniston](http://www.people.com/people/jennifer%5Faniston) revealed she “always loved when we would have the flashbacks. I always loved when we would flashback to Fat Monica and Rachel Pre-Nosejob and Ross with his Afro.” (For her part, costar [Courteney Cox](http://www.people.com/people/courteney%5Fcox) said she enjoyed the show’s blackout episode, which infamously featured Matthew Perry’s Chandler “stuck in an ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre” and David Schwimmer’s Ross being beset by a feral cat.”) And the other stars who participated in the tribute also noted their musings on favorites and futures of their characters. • [Megan Mullally](http://www.people.com/article/megan-mullally-married-mustache-champion-nick-offerman) suspects her character Karen Walker would be married to [Donald Trump](http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20981907%5F20988879,00.html) by now. • Rhea Perlman most enjoyed throwing a glass of water in her father’s face when he was an extra on the show. • Jim Parsons shared where Sheldon Cooper’s famous catchphrase “bazinga” came from (that’d be writer Steve Holland), and costar Johnny Galecki revealed there were 2 pilots for _The Big Bang Theory._ • The cast of _Taxi_ got far bawdier, with star Danny DeVito claiming, “The thing with Jimmy was, when he really liked a joked, he’d get up and grab his d—.” • And on a much more emotional note Billy Gardell discussed the end of _Mike & Molly_, saying, “We’re just trying to get through it because we have that same sense of family. I’m Irish: I’ll cry and then I’ll hit you. … We’re just kind of huddling together like we have since the very beginning.” As for Burrows himself, he said to his wife: “Shawnee, I’m so glad you did this when I’m still around because I wouldn’t want to miss it.” He pointed to “40 years, 1,000 shows, 5,000 rehearsal days 10,000 rewrites, 500,000 networks notes and a million laughs, and I’ve had so much fun, but I could not have done this alone.” “Thanks for laughing, embracing and loving the characters for all of those years, and still on occasion, when somebody walks into a bar, hollering, ‘NORM!’ ” he said. “To my family for laughing most of the time and loving all of the time. To my dad, who when I asked him questions as a kid, he was patient and kind in answering and taught me to be that way with others. I thank you all for this trip down memory lane from the bottom of my comedic heart. And, as my good friend George Strait says, ‘I’m not here for a long time, I’m here for a good time.’ ” _Two and a Half Men_ star [Charlie Sheen](http://www.people.com/people/charlie%5Fsheen) summed up the iconic director’s career best: “I think the common thread with all of Jim Burrows’ shows is extra-galactic success.” [_This article originally appeared on People.com_](http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20981907%5F20988879,00.html) ## Transcript Turns out that Friends reunion won't quite live up to our dreams. That's because Chandler Bing will be missing. Actor Matthew Perry, who played Chandler, will be working in London when the rest of the gang gets together to tape an NBC special. Monica, Joey, Phoebe, Ross and Rachel are expected to reunite for an upcoming NBC special to honor Comedy director James Burroughs. Burroughs, who has shot 1000 TV episodes, directed hit shows like Taxi, the Bob Newhart Show, and Cheers. Granted this special is really about Burroughs' career, but we're thinking there might be an alternative motivation for people to tune in [ MUSIC ] We haven't had a full Friends cast reunion, since the show ended in 2004, so getting the actors in the same room again, seemed like a dream come true. But, NBC Chairman, Robert Greenblatt, warned us when he told reporters, I'm not sure we can logistically pull it off. Perry's absence seems to confirm that. His spokeswoman said Mathew may tape something for the tribute. In other words, this is not the reunion people have been hoping for. You can say that again. Here's hoping Ugly Naked Guy makes an appearance instead. 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