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True or false: Sitcoms originated in television.
False
True or false: A sitcom is centered on a fixed set of characters.
True
True or false: Sketch comedy uses new characters in each sketch.
True
True or false: Stand-up comedy involves telling jokes and stories to an audience.
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True or false: Many contemporary American sitcoms use a laugh track.
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Study Notes
Definition of Sitcom
- A sitcom is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who carry over from episode to episode.
- Sitcom is a shortening of "situation comedy" or "situational comedy".
Comparison to Other Comedy Genres
- Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use new characters in each sketch.
- Sitcoms differ from stand-up comedy, where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience.
Origins and Medium
- Sitcoms originated in radio.
- Today, sitcoms are mostly found on television as one of its dominant narrative forms.
Production Formats
- A sitcom may be recorded in front of a studio audience, depending on the program's production format.
- The effect of a live studio audience can be imitated or enhanced by the use of a laugh track.
Evolution of Sitcoms
- Critics disagree over the utility of the term "sitcom" in classifying shows that have come into existence since the turn of the 21st century.
- Many contemporary American sitcoms use the single-camera setup and do not feature a laugh track.
- These sitcoms often resemble the dramedy shows of the 1980s and 1990s rather than traditional sitcoms.
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Test your sitcom knowledge with this fun quiz! From classic favorites to modern hits, challenge yourself to identify iconic characters, memorable catchphrases, and hilarious plotlines. Whether you're a sitcom aficionado or just a casual viewer, this quiz is sure to entertain and bring back fond memories of your favorite shows. Can you guess them all?
