Name: History of the Sitcom
Description: Reminisce about the television you grew up watching and explore how sitcoms have helped generations of Americans navigate an ever-shifting cultural landscape.

Reminisce about the television you grew up watching and explore how sitcoms have helped generations of Americans navigate an ever-shifting cultural landscape.

American sitcoms evolved to reflect the changing face of family dynamics.

A Family Matter

Changing attitudes on a variety of social issues are covered in sitcoms.

Sex & the Sitcom

By the 90s, friendship sitcoms became the vital force driving the genre.

Just Friends

Sitcoms evolved as Americans' relationship with their jobs changed.

Working for Laughs

Pioneering sitcom creators tackle racial injustice and representation.

Facing Race

Sitcoms use humor to help audiences find humor during tough times.

Movin' on Up

Outsider characters on sitcoms offer relatable foibles to the viewer.

Freaks, Geeks & Outsiders

Sitcoms offer an escape that reveals insights into the American psyche.

History of the Sitcom

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