In this course, we will explore the evolution of the half-hour comedy, from “I Love Lucy,” “All in the Family,” “Soap,” “The Cosby Show,” and “Seinfeld” to today’s meta humor, mockumentaries, cringe comedy, and sad comedies. We will examine how sitcoms changed as American culture changed and broadcast television evolved, considering shifts in writing, structure, pacing, characters, and expectations. Together, we will ask why today’s funniest half-hour comedies do not always have to be funny.
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