As one of the first three channels - ABC, CBS, and NBC, there have been a lot of great comedies on CBS. CBS's entry into sitcoms is practically as early as television itself, and includes long-time favorite comedies like I Love Lucy and M*A*S*H. Even more recent CBS comedy shows...
As one of the first three channels - ABC, CBS, and NBC, there have been a lot of great comedies on CBS. CBS's entry into sitcoms is practically as early as television itself, and includes long-time favorite comedies like I Love Lucy and M*A*S*H. Even more recent CBS comedy shows...
Some younger siblings automatically provide their families with love, laughter, and a fair share of practical jokes. Television writers take these facts and dial up the jokes for sitcoms. Middle children, babies of the family, and adult siblings all have opportunities to tease their brothers and ...
“Sitcom” is short for “situational comedy” — a genre of television that has most of the following characteristics: Comedic tone:Though there may be some undertones of other genres, such as drama or sci-fi, sitcoms generally have an obvious comedic overtone. ...
CBS hired a manager of program development, Worthington Minor, who sought out new ideas. Since short situational radio comedies had been popular with audiences and advertisers, Minor decided the format might translate well to television. He offered Gertrude Berg, the creator of "The Goldbergs," ...
Universal Television Starring in sitcoms runs in the family for George Lopez and his daughter, Mayan Lopez. The strike-shortened second season ofLopez vs. Lopezhas arrived on Netflix, and it gives their respective characters — both of whom share their real names — a further chance to bond ...
Much of this material is supposedly based on the autobiographical stand-up act of the likable Cho, who is much longer on energy than laughs in this venue, bringing to mind an old television proverb: Present unfunny comedy, expect to be dumped. ...
We take a look back at how dermatologists have been portrayed in several popular television sitcoms over the last 25 years. Before dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, embraced the title of Dr. Pimple Popper, this title was referenced in the 90s sitcom Seinfeld. In one episode Jerry dates a ...
Between now and springtime, 21 new comedies and dramas will appear on your television screens. But judging from the lineup, the networks haven't learned many lessons from the disappointing fall schedule. Most of the new programming won't begin until March because of the networks' desire not ...
As one of the first three channels - ABC, CBS, and NBC, there have been a lot of great comedies on CBS. CBS's entry into sitcoms is practically as early as television itself, and includes long-time favorite comedies like I Love Lucy and M*A*S*H. Even more recent CBS comedy shows...