Episode
Sitcoms Part II
45:44
Published: Thu Sep 22 2022
Description
Listen in now for part II of our homage to sitcoms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Guillermo Diaz and Katie Loews host Unpacking the Toolbox, a Scandal Rewatch podcast with guest stars; Let's Start a Coup unveils the sordid tale of ambition in the 1930s with Ben Bullitt, Alex French and Smedley Butler, while Josh and Chuck present Stuff You Should Know, discussing sitcoms.
00:00 - 01:30 (01:30)
Summary
Guillermo Diaz and Katie Loews host Unpacking the Toolbox, a Scandal Rewatch podcast with guest stars; Let's Start a Coup unveils the sordid tale of ambition in the 1930s with Ben Bullitt, Alex French and Smedley Butler, while Josh and Chuck present Stuff You Should Know, discussing sitcoms.
EpisodeSitcoms Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This transcript discusses how 70s sitcoms, starting with All in the Family, began addressing real world issues, and how later sitcoms tackled more serious topics through special episodes, such as Maud's abortion on the show Maud.
01:30 - 09:20 (07:50)
Summary
This transcript discusses how 70s sitcoms, starting with All in the Family, began addressing real world issues, and how later sitcoms tackled more serious topics through special episodes, such as Maud's abortion on the show Maud.
EpisodeSitcoms Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Sitcoms have been a popular television genre for decades, with some of the most iconic shows like Friends and Seinfeld still generating massive profits for their creators due to their enduring popularity.
09:20 - 15:29 (06:09)
Summary
Sitcoms have been a popular television genre for decades, with some of the most iconic shows like Friends and Seinfeld still generating massive profits for their creators due to their enduring popularity. However, the rise of reality TV in the 2000s caused some sitcoms to lose their foothold in the entertainment industry.
EpisodeSitcoms Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the appeal of watching both affluent and struggling families in TV shows and how it allows the audience to really get to know the characters on a deeper level.
15:29 - 20:21 (04:51)
Summary
This episode discusses the appeal of watching both affluent and struggling families in TV shows and how it allows the audience to really get to know the characters on a deeper level.
EpisodeSitcoms Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The episode where Lucy and Ethel work in the factory with a conveyor belt is considered one of the best physical comedy performances in TV history.
20:21 - 24:57 (04:36)
Summary
The episode where Lucy and Ethel work in the factory with a conveyor belt is considered one of the best physical comedy performances in TV history. The laughs keep coming despite the underlying themes of mortality addressed in the show.
EpisodeSitcoms Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This discussion examines how TV shows impact the evolution of vernacular by introducing slang into the zeitgeist.
24:58 - 33:35 (08:37)
Summary
This discussion examines how TV shows impact the evolution of vernacular by introducing slang into the zeitgeist.
EpisodeSitcoms Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The evolution of sitcoms included the rise of animated sitcoms such as The Jetsons, The Simpsons, Futurama, and Bob's Burgers, in addition to spin-offs like Frazier and Trapper John MD, and landmark shows like The Flintstones.
33:35 - 37:48 (04:13)
Summary
The evolution of sitcoms included the rise of animated sitcoms such as The Jetsons, The Simpsons, Futurama, and Bob's Burgers, in addition to spin-offs like Frazier and Trapper John MD, and landmark shows like The Flintstones.
EpisodeSitcoms Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The final episode of Newhart is heralded as the only time the "it was all a dream" trope worked to perfection, with Bob waking up to his wife from the Bob Newhart Show next to him, after the audience realizes that the entire series was just a dream.
37:48 - 41:50 (04:02)
Summary
The final episode of Newhart is heralded as the only time the "it was all a dream" trope worked to perfection, with Bob waking up to his wife from the Bob Newhart Show next to him, after the audience realizes that the entire series was just a dream.