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List Of Situation Comedies
This is a list of television and radio sitcoms (situation comedies). 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z See also * List of situation comedies with LGBT characters This is a list of comedy television series (including web television and miniseries) which feature lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender characters. Non-binary, pansexual, asexual, and graysexual characters are also included. The orienta ... {{Lists of television programs by genre Sitcoms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom, a portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use new characters in each sketch, and stand-up comedy, where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience. Sitcoms originated in radio, but today are found mostly on television as one of its dominant narrative forms. A situation comedy television program may be recorded in front of a studio audience, depending on the program's production format. The effect of a live studio audience can be imitated or enhanced by the use of a laugh track. Critics disagree over the utility of the term "sitcom" in classifying shows that have come into existence since the turn of the century. Many contemporary American sitcoms use the single-camera setup and do not feature a laugh track, thus often resembling the dramedy shows of the 1980s and 1990s rather t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6teen
''6teen'' (originally titled ''The Mall'') is a Canadian animated comedy television series originally produced by Nelvana, with the final two seasons being produced by Fresh TV. It began airing on November 7, 2004 until its final episode aired on February 11, 2010 on Teletoon. In the U.S., the series was first aired on Nickelodeon on December 18, 2005, and was removed from the schedule on May 13, 2006. The show was later aired on Cartoon Network (along with ''Total Drama Island and Stoked)'' on October 23, 2008 until June 21, 2010. With the first 78 episodes 15 September 2020 and both 45-minute-long specials produced by Nelvana, ''6teen'' ended with a total of four seasons of 93 22-minute-long episodes (including two one-hour specials). Plot ''6teen'' is an animated comedy for older children, preteens, and teenagers. The plots take place almost entirely in a megaplex shopping mall known as the Galleria Mall. The Galleria Mall is a cross between the Toronto Eaton Centre and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A To Z (TV Series)
''A to Z'' is an American romantic comedy television series created by Ben Queen. He served as an executive producer with Rashida Jones and Will McCormack for Warner Bros. Television. The series debuted on October 2, 2014, on NBC. Viewership fell by nearly 50% by the fifth episode, which aired October 30, and NBC canceled the series the next day, though choosing to air the final eight episodes, which had already been produced. The series finale aired on January 22, 2015. Premise The story follows the lives of Andrew, an employee at an internet dating site who dreams of meeting the girl of his dreams, and Zelda, a no-nonsense lawyer who was raised by a hippie mother and carries a rebellious streak. By an accidental chance of fate, Zelda meets Andrew to resolve a mismatch dating dispute and these two single people suddenly find themselves falling for each other. From there, the series chronicles their relationship timeline "from A to Z", as narrated by Katey Sagal. Cast Main * Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Small Problem
''A Small Problem'' is a British sitcom originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1987. Intended as a satire on prejudice, and starring Christopher Ryan who had previously played Mike in '' The Young Ones'', the show was set in a Britain with a form of apartheid based on people's height. Anyone below 5 ft tall was forced to live in tower-block ghettos south of the River Thames. However, many viewers appeared not to understand the satirical aspect of the show, and the BBC was flooded with complaints. It was written by comedy writers Tony Millan and Mike Walling. The theme tune was written by Mo Foster and Mike Walling. See also * Heightism Height discrimination (also known as heightism) is prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on height. In principle, it refers to the discriminatory treatment against individuals whose height is not within the normal acceptable range ... External links * {{BBC-tv-prog-stub 1987 British television series debuts 1987 British television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
''A Sharp Intake of Breath'' is a British sitcom starring David Jason, Jacqueline Clarke with Richard Wilson and Alun Armstrong for series 1-3, which ran from 1977 to 1981, when Jason took up the role of Del Trotter in ''Only Fools & Horses''. It was made for the ITV network by ATV and recorded at ATV Elstree Studios. The opening titles featured cartoons by Mel Calman. Series 1-3 were written by Ronnie Taylor, series 4 by Vince Powell following the death of Taylor in 1979. Plot Jason played an everyman character called Peter Barnes and Jacqueline Clarke played his wife Sheila. Wilson and Armstrong played a range of petty officials and bureaucrats whose actions frustrated Barnes' attempts to deal with the necessities of everyday life. The title ''A Sharp Intake of Breath'' refers to the reactions of various characters to seemingly simple requests by Peter, generally followed by a denial. The show made use of the fourth wall plot device. Cast * David Jason as Peter Barnes * Jac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A J Wentworth, BA
''A.J. Wentworth, B.A.'' is a British sitcom that aired on ITV in 1982. Set in the 1940s, the programme was shown posthumously following the death of its lead actor Arthur Lowe, who died on 15 April 1982. Based on the writings of H. F. Ellis, ''A.J. Wentworth, B.A.'' was written by Basil Boothroyd. It was made for the ITV network by Thames Television. Plot ''A.J. Wentworth, B.A.'' is set in the 1940s at Burgrove, a boys' preparatory school in Wilminister, in rural England. A.J. Wentworth is the mathematics master. He is very fond of the school but inefficient at disciplining his pupils who take advantage of his kind but haphazard nature. As in the books, Wentworth has very little self-awareness. The headmaster, the Rev Saunders, who is nicknamed 'Squid' by the boys, is a snob and the Matron is Wentworth's constant enemy. Cast * Arthur Lowe as Mr Arthur James Wentworth, BA (Cantab) *Harry Andrews as The Rev. R Gregory Saunders, MA (Oxon) * Marion Mathie as Matron *Deddie D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Grande Família
''A Grande Família'' ( en, The Big Family, italic=yes) is a Brazilian television sitcom created by Oduvaldo Vianna Filho and Armando Costa which originally aired on Rede Globo from March 29, 2001 to September 11, 2014. The show tells the story of a typical middle-class family living in a suburb neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. It is a remake of the series of the same name that aired in Brazil in the 1970s. The family consists of a working father, Lineu, a housewife and mother, Nenê, their son Tuco, their daughter Bebel, and Bebel's fiancée, Agostinho, a taxi driver portrayed as the typical carioca ''malandro''. The family's grandfather, Floriano, was written out of the story after the death of actor Rogério Cardoso. In addition to being the longest-running Brazilian sitcom, the show it is considered one of the most popular comedy shows in Brazil. A film based on the series premiered on January 10, 2007. Plot Lineu (Marco Nanini), the head of the family and quintessential patr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Diarista
''A Diarista'' (in Portuguese, literally "The Daily Help") is a Brazilian television sitcom directed by José Alvarenga Jr. and written by Aloísio de Abreu and Bruno Mazzeo. The series aired from 13 April 2004 to 31 July 2007 on Rede Globo. Plot It shows the life and problems of Marinete (Cláudia Rodrigues), a cleaning lady with a short temper. She always ends up depending on her friends, who are distracted by any stupid thing and leave her to solve things on her own. Cast * Claúdia Rodrigues as Marinete / Maria Elizabeth * Dira Paes as Solineuza / Sônia Neiva * Sérgio Loroza as Figueirinha * Helena Fernandes as Ipanema de Jesus (seasons 2–4) * Cláudia Mello as Dalila * Renata Castro Barbosa as Gislene (seasons 1–3) * Leandro Firmino as Figueira (season 1) Pilot The pilot episode was written by Glória Perez Glória Maria Rebelo Ferrante (; born 25 September 1948) is a Brazilian Emmy-winning screenwriter. Biography Born in Rio Branco, Acre, Gloria is the dau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aangan Terha
''Aangan Terha'' ( ur, , ) was a satirical Pakistani drama presented by the PTV network in the year 1984. The show starred Salim Nasir, Shakeel, Arshad Mehmood, Durdana Butt and Bushra Ansari in lead roles. It was directed by ''Qaiser Farooq'' and written by Anwar Maqsood. Plot and main theme The drama is based on many stories on multiple issues of the society and indirect criticism of the Martial Law and the military regime in Pakistan and the electoral system. Many major Pakistani stars and artists played guest roles including the great comedians like Lehri, Moin Akhtar and Mahmood Ali. The twist occurs when the writer Anwar Maqsood appears near the end of the serial to inform the characters that the serial is about to end. Lead characters * Mehboob Ahmed, a retired civil servant, played by Shakeel * Jahan Ara Begum, Mehboob Ahmed's wife, played by Bushra Ansari * Akbar, domestic help of Mehboob Ahmed and Jahan Ara Begum, previously a classical dancer, played by Salim N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo
''A1 Ko Sa 'Yo'' (stylized from "Ewan Ko Sa Yo" / / international title: ''You're My A1'') is a 2016 Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Randy Santiago, it stars Jaclyn Jose, Gardo Versoza and Solenn Heussaff. It premiered on June 2, 2016, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing the Thursday slot of '' Love Me, Heal Me''. The series concluded on November 24, 2016, with a total of 26 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Digna, a beauty pageant aspirant is in search of her perfect beauty queen as she manages A1 Talent Agency. She is married to Rolly, a marriage counselor, who always fails to give her romance which in turn makes her uptight and short tempered when facing her talents. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Jaclyn Jose as Digna Molina * Solenn Heussaff as Miley * Gardo Versoza as Rolando "Rolly" Molina ;Supporting cast * Sef Cadayona as Enzo * Benjamin Alves as Jay * Roi Vinzon as Primo * E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9JKL
''9JKL'' is an American sitcom television series that was created and executive produced by Dana Klein and Mark Feuerstein, loosely based on the life of the couple, who are married in real life. The series debuted on October 2, 2017. It stars Feuerstein, Linda Lavin, David Walton, Elliott Gould, and Liza Lapira. On May 12, 2018, CBS cancelled the series after one season. Premise Josh Roberts, a divorced actor whose TV series was recently cancelled, moves back to New York City and lives in apartment 9K. His family lives in adjacent apartments: his parents live in 9J, while his brother, sister-in-law, and their newborn baby live in 9L. This unique situation prompts Josh to try and set boundaries while reconnecting with his family members. The show is loosely based on Feuerstein's experiences while shooting the USA Network series ''Royal Pains''; in real life, however, Feuerstein lived with his wife, ''9JKL'' executive producer Dana Klein, while living next to his own family. Cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
90 Bristol Court
''90 Bristol Court'' is the umbrella title of an NBC series consisting of three situation comedies set in a Southern California apartment complex located at the title address. The 90-minute block aired Monday nights from October 5, 1964, through January 5, 1965, and consisted of ''Karen'' (7:30-8:00pm), '' Harris Against the World'' (8:00-8:30pm), and '' Tom, Dick, and Mary'' (8:30-9:00pm). Background While they were promoted as a single programming block under the title ''90 Bristol Court'', the three components — ''Karen'', ''Harris Against the World'', and ''Tom, Dick and Mary'' — were individual series with separate casts, writing, and production staffs, with the core production companies, Kayro-Vue and Universal Television (which also produced ''The Munsters'' for CBS that season), being the only common component. ttps://ctva.biz/US/Comedy/90BristolCourt_TomDickMary.htm Classic Television Archive 90 Bristol Court: Tom, Dick and Mary (1964–65) Accessed 6 November 2021/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
