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The Science Behind the Perfect Sitcom Laugh Track
00:56 - 06:15 (05:19)
The Campfire's episode of The Secret Life of Language explores the history and science behind the use of laugh tracks in sitcoms, including the invention and evolution of the technology used to capture and playback recorded laughter.
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Charlie Douglas created the first laugh track in 1950 by splicing together a library of recorded laughter to augment and replace the laughter of live studio audiences who could be unpredictable and disruptive.
00:56 - 04:19 (03:23)
Laugh Track
Summary
Charlie Douglas created the first laugh track in 1950 by splicing together a library of recorded laughter to augment and replace the laughter of live studio audiences who could be unpredictable and disruptive.
ChapterThe Science Behind the Perfect Sitcom Laugh Track
EpisodeShort Stuff: Laugh Tracks
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The use of laugh tracks and sound effects in old Scooby-Doo cartoons, such as the sound of Scooby's feet, added to the overall enjoyment of the show, despite being sometimes hard to replicate in real life.
04:19 - 06:15 (01:56)
Scooby-Doo
Summary
The use of laugh tracks and sound effects in old Scooby-Doo cartoons, such as the sound of Scooby's feet, added to the overall enjoyment of the show, despite being sometimes hard to replicate in real life.