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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.

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The Evolution of Sitcoms
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Sitcoms Part I
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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.

Chapter
The Evolution of Sitcoms
Episode
Sitcoms Part I
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know