History of the Sitcom

History of the Sitcom

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Documentary

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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StatusEnded

First AiredJuly 11, 2021

Last AiredAugust 22, 2021

Episode Runtime45dk

Seasons1

Episodes8

TypeDocumentary

Origin CountryUnited States

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

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Escaping Reality

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S1 E8 • 8/22/2021

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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Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Self - Actor

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan

Self - Actor

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Self (archive footage) - Actor

Pam Dawber

Pam Dawber

Self - Actress

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler

Self - Actor

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

8 Episodes • 2021

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