Almost every night, when my wife and I want to unwind on the couch, we'll put on a sitcom and just relax. These kinds of shows make us laugh, we get involved with the characters' lives, and they're short enough that you can watch one or two and feel satisfied. But what is a sitcom? And where did they come from?Today, we're going to do a deep dive into sitcoms and get answers for you. Let's get started. Sitcom DefinitionA sitcom, which is short for "situation comedy," is a term used for a 30-minute TV show centered on a fixed set of characters who carry over from episode to episode. In each episode, these characters navigate funny situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community.These can be single-cam or multi-cam TV shows. Sitcom CharacteristicsWhen it comes to sitcoms, I generally start at the length of the TV show first. There are no hour-ling sitcoms. These shows are 20-30 minutes, depending on the platform. They're serialized and procedural in their storytelling, so you can tune into any episode, understand the dynamics, and just laugh. What else goes into a sitcom? The genre typically relies on relatable or at least familiar circumstances. Relationships, work, and family are popular themes that resonate with a wide audience.You also need a great conceit, or a reason the show is happening. Like the Cheers pilot tells the story of someone deciding to work in a bar. Or How I Met Your Mother...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 27 January