History of the Sitcom
This docuseries reunites audiences with the television friends, families, and co-workers they grew up with while introducing cutting-edge comedies that are sure to be your next binge-watch. Featuring over 180 original interviews with sitcom icons the series breaks down how sitcoms have helped generations of Americans navigate an ever-shifting cultural landscape.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jul 11, 2021
- Popularity: 10.0658
- 7 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Production
Cream Productions (CA)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Aug 22, 2021
Last episode: Escaping Reality
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1A Family Matter min
Moms, dads, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters — more than just a hilarious reflection of the people we grow up and old with, sitcoms have opened our hearts to a more inclusive visions of what “family” can mean.
Episode 2Sex & the Sitcom min
Since America has long found it easier to laugh about sex than talk seriously about it, sitcom humor has had a critical role ushering in a new era of openness, not just towards sex, but toward women’s rights and gender identity.
Episode 3Just Friends min
When Americans look beyond family or work for their identity, the “hanging out with friends” sitcom hilariously redefines the genre while also revealing television’s challenging quest for inclusivity and authentic representation.
Episode 4Working for Laughs min
Work families can be even funnier than our biological ones, since the endless array of wacky sitcom characters on the job offers hilarious insights into the state of the American workplace.
Episode 5Facing Race min
In many homes, difficult conversations about race and diversity have first happened on the sitcom screen, helping pave the way for progress with hilarity and laughter.
