plural sitcoms
: a television series that involves a continuing cast of characters in a succession of comedic circumstances : situation comedy
… lame, formulaic sitcoms driven by an overinsistent laugh track.—
Ted Cox
Ted CoxLike many classic sitcoms, this show is episodic, so feel free to dive in anywhere you want.—Greg Morabito
Greg MorabitoDidn't some guy named Jerry play himself on an NBC sitcom called Seinfeld?—Benjamin Svetkey
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Holland teased how the sitcom will wrap things up after seven seasons.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 May 2024
The unheralded Ellison was a consultant on another legendary sitcom, NBC’s Cheers, for its final seven seasons (1986-93); on NBC’s Wings for its last four years (1993-97); and on CBS’ Becker for its final five seasons (1999-2004).
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 May 2024
The unheralded Ellison was a consultant on another legendary sitcom, NBC’s Cheers, for its final seven seasons (1986-93); on NBC’s Wings for its last four years (1993-97); and on CBS’ Becker for its final five seasons (1999-2004).
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
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“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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