History of the Sitcom

This docuseries reunites audiences with the television friends, families, and co-workers they grew up with while introducing cutting-edge comedies that are sure to be your next binge-watch. Featuring over 180 original interviews with sitcom icons the series breaks down how sitcoms have helped generations of Americans navigate an ever-shifting cultural landscape.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	History of the Sitcom
First Air Date	July 11, 2021
Last Air Date	August 22, 2021
Seasons	1
Episodes	8
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Cream Productions
Networks	CNN

S01E08

Escaping Reality

Sitcoms have long been the ultimate comedy comfort food, but what sitcoms offer escape from – and what they offer escape to – reveal a lot about the state of the American mind, and the state of sitcom form itself.

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