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The Evolution of Sitcoms
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The term "sitcom" was coined in the 1960s to describe a television show that combines situation and comedy. Over the years, sitcoms have evolved and writers have learned to play with the format, creating various takes on the genre.
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Guillermo Diaz and Katie Loews discuss Scandal on Unpacking the Toolbox, while Ben Bullitt, Alex French, and Smedley Butler explore a 1930s coup attempt on Let's Start a Coup.
ChapterThe Evolution of Sitcoms
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The term sitcom is a portmanteau of situation and comedy, which has been used since the radio days of 1950s, and it evolved over time to create different takes on sitcoms.
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Sitcoms
Summary
The term sitcom is a portmanteau of situation and comedy, which has been used since the radio days of 1950s, and it evolved over time to create different takes on sitcoms.