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History of the Sitcom is an eight-part CNN documentary television series that traces the development of the American situation comedy show from the 1950s to the 21st Century.
A TV series that explores how sitcoms have changed over time to reflect American society and culture. Features interviews with actors, critics, and creators of classic and contemporary sitcoms.
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- 2021-07-11
- Documentary, History
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Jul 13, 2021 · CNN Original Series premiered the first episode of the new series, “History of the Sitcom” at a virtual screening event. A panel discussion followed and featured: Bill Carter, Executive ...
- 25 min
- 57.4K
- CNN
Jul 11, 2021 · For the “History of the Sitcom” docuseries, the decision of what to include fell along one basic line: If the overarching purpose of the show is to make you laugh, it can be considered a sitcom.
History. The terms "situation comedy" or "sitcom" were not commonly used until the 1950s. [2] . There were prior examples on radio, but the first television sitcom is said to be Pinwright's Progress, ten episodes being broadcast on the BBC in the United Kingdom between 1946 and 1947.
Nov 13, 2022 · The history of the sitcom has its roots in radio, with the first sitcoms like Amos ‘n’ Andy cropping up in the medium in the 1920s. Now, however, the term “sitcom” is almost solely used in reference to television shows. The typical sitcom runs anywhere between 20 and 30 minutes.
Jul 9, 2021 · “History of the Sitcom,” which premieres Sunday, July 11, with two back-to-back episodes, is the follow-up to CNN’s recent “The Story of Late Night.” Both come from Cream Productions,...
