Chapter
The Death of Multi-Camera Sitcoms
40:03 - 43:53 (03:49)
The speaker mentions how their multi-cam show gained viewership during the summer reruns, as people had already seen other shows like Simon and Simon. They then ask why there are so few multi-cam sitcoms on television today and discuss their gradual decline in popularity.
Clips
The final audition before casting "Cheers" leads Ted Danson and Shelley Long was between three different couples: Fred Dryer and Julia Duffy, Bill Devane and Lisa Eichhorn, and ultimately, Ted Danson and Shelley Long, who had the best chemistry according to show creator Glen Charles.
40:03 - 41:28 (01:25)
Summary
The final audition before casting "Cheers" leads Ted Danson and Shelley Long was between three different couples: Fred Dryer and Julia Duffy, Bill Devane and Lisa Eichhorn, and ultimately, Ted Danson and Shelley Long, who had the best chemistry according to show creator Glen Charles.
ChapterThe Death of Multi-Camera Sitcoms
Episode"James Burrows"
PodcastSmartLess
Cheers had a tough start, but thanks to dedicated producers, press attention, and smart programming tactics, it was able to eventually take off and become a hit show alongside Seinfeld and Cosby.
41:28 - 42:50 (01:21)
Summary
Cheers had a tough start, but thanks to dedicated producers, press attention, and smart programming tactics, it was able to eventually take off and become a hit show alongside Seinfeld and Cosby.
ChapterThe Death of Multi-Camera Sitcoms
Episode"James Burrows"
PodcastSmartLess
The number of multi-cam sitcoms on television has decreased drastically in recent years, with only a few networks still producing them.
42:50 - 43:53 (01:02)
Summary
The number of multi-cam sitcoms on television has decreased drastically in recent years, with only a few networks still producing them. Despite the continued popularity of the format, it remains a mystery why it's not being given more of a chance to succeed.