Chapter
The Creation of a Successful Sitcom across Different Countries
36:00 - 40:46 (04:46)
The transcript discusses the journey of a successful sitcom, its transition from one country to another, and the necessary or unnecessary comedic tone shifts to match the pacing of the new audience.
Clips
Discussion on the change of pacing and tone in TV adaptations for American audience.
36:00 - 38:50 (02:50)
TV adaptations
Summary
Discussion on the change of pacing and tone in TV adaptations for American audience.
ChapterThe Creation of a Successful Sitcom across Different Countries
Episode"Ricky Gervais"
PodcastSmartLess
The creator of the TV show The Office talks about the influence of Spinal Tap on his work, explaining how he wanted to explore the gap and the social implications that arise from awkward situations.
38:50 - 39:38 (00:48)
Documentary
Summary
The creator of the TV show The Office talks about the influence of Spinal Tap on his work, explaining how he wanted to explore the gap and the social implications that arise from awkward situations.
ChapterThe Creation of a Successful Sitcom across Different Countries
Episode"Ricky Gervais"
PodcastSmartLess
The key to good comedy is not just having a character do something weird, it's also about how the other characters react to it.
39:38 - 40:46 (01:08)
Comedy
Summary
The key to good comedy is not just having a character do something weird, it's also about how the other characters react to it. Anchoring the joke with reactions makes it funnier and puts it into context.