There's a lot of things that can ruin an otherwise decent sitcom. A cheesy script or underwritten characters is one. Cringey, outdated jokes or overused, tired tropes is another. But when it comes to ...

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: I used to watch “The Odd Couple.” One season Jack Klugman and Tony Randall both threatened to quit over the use of laugh tracks. The network agreed to run ...

Jokes abound in this world premiere about the writers of I Love Lucy. Based on the real-life head-writer Madelyn Pugh who fiercely and hilariously navigates the male-dominated entertainment industry ...

In the 75 years since it was introduced, the laugh track has conditioned viewers to know when and how much to laugh Some audiences love it, and some audiences hate it, but the laugh track—which ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Laugh Track You’re now the lead writer for Juno’s World, a perfectly normal sitcom in which nothing strange or horrible happens, ever! Choose your scripts, ...

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BATAVIA — When you come to see “Laugh Tracks” this weekend at Main St. 56 Theater, bring an appreciation for racy, adult humor. Batavia Players describes the show as a lineup of “hilariously naughty” ...

There's nothing quite like watching a great sitcom. The best sitcoms are full of clever one-liners and running gags, and often have well-written and unique characters that viewers get attached to over ...

Walter Matthau (Oscar) and Jack Lemmon (Felix) as two polar-opposite best friends in “The Odd Couple.” Q: I used to watch “The Odd Couple.” One season Jack Klugman and Tony Randall both threatened to ...