Category "sitcoms"

Nineties sitcom about small software company [closed]

I am trying to identify an old TV show with the following properties: Was broadcast in the early 1990s in South Africa, but the show likely c

Why do British sitcoms have much fewer episodes than American ones?

Through Netflix & Amazon streaming, I have recently "discovered" a bunch of really good British sitcoms that I never knew existed. Although I think some of

Upto what extent do foreign sitcoms/drama shows exhibits 'real culture' of those countries?

Looking at sitcoms like The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother and other ones, up-to what extent do they reflect the culture of America? Is it good to make

Why is lotion used as a metaphor for masturbation?

I've noticed a theme in sitcoms, more from the 80s/90s than now, that a bottle of hand lotion would be used a sign that a character has been masturbating. I do

Why do sitcoms generally have A-B Story Structure?

Most sitcoms i've watched tend to follow a specific pattern in storytelling. There is a main story (A) involving the principle character(s) and a side story (B

Can a TV sitcom like TBBT be pulled off the air prematurely?

I'm curious as to whether a (once?) hugely popular and liked sitcom that is/was The Big Bang Theory be pulled off the air before its final season. The show's lo

Are shows with laugh tracks considered a lower form of comedy by the TV industry?

I personally don't like to watch shows with laugh tracks, but we do know that a crowd can be "warmed up" to laugh at almost anything, laughter

What is the oldest adult animated sitcom? [closed]

What is the history of the genre? What is the chain of works of art, that led to the adult animated sitcoms like Rick and Morty, Beavis and Bu

What makes a comedy series a sitcom?

What exactly is a sitcom? In particular: what distinguishes sitcoms among the (presumably) broader category of comedy series? It's easy enough to give classica

Why didn't Gordon Shumway mind being called "ALF"?

Considering how acerbic and sarcastic he is, how come Gordon Shumway was so good-natured with the Tanners calling him "ALF"? If, say, a human went to the pla

What's a "Diamond Lane"?

At 18.17, S4 E6, Larry says: I picked her (a prostitute) up so I can use the diamond lane so I can get the stadium in time for the game What does this m

On a multicam show, who has access to the full script?

On a scripted multicam show that is shot live, such as a sitcom, which members of the production typically have access to the full script? Obviously the writers

What happened to Sandy from Season 3 Christmas episode?

Sandy was the cook teacher who was dating Alan and started living with him. Her food led to both Charlie and Alan to gain pot bellies. I do not remember the epi

Between Frasier and Niles who can actually afford their lifestyle and dwelling?

So after doing a little digging and taking a look at the possible earnings for both Frasier and Niles I'm still not sure as to who can actually afford the stand

How do live studio audiences work when sitcoms can have multiple takes?

When a comedy is filmed in front of a studio audience, the audience laughs at each joke and that laughter is included in the finished episode. But presumably th

How do live studio audiences work when sitcoms can have multiple takes?

When a comedy is filmed in front of a studio audience, the audience laughs at each joke and that laughter is included in the finished episode. But presumably th