The ‘Andy Griffiths’ and ‘I love Lucy show’ are two popular sitcom from the early 1950s and 60s that are still relevant in the 21st century. Also, both shows were the typical sitcom that many Americans’ enjoy watching with their children as there was no content of nudity nor inappropriate language. The Lucy’s and Griffiths’ show were very well-known mostly because of the authenticity and raw honesty in the show. Though both shows have same objective in entertaining their audiences; however, there were clear contrast as well as comparison in which how these shows had been produced.
The Andy show highlights Taylor Griffiths as a Sheriff of a small town, in North Carolina, name Mayberry. The show setting has many adventures that are very realistic and pure that viewers may feel that as they were a part of; particularly when watching the show one may feel as he or she is really in Mayberry. The show was probably one of the best sitcom of all time, not only by the cast ability to get the viewers to stay engaged, but mostly the way it was written and produced to attract the audience. Besides, the
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direction as well as the characters’ played a crucial roles on making the show as successful as it was. In addition, unlike the Lucy show, and one of the thing that set the Andy show apart is the realism of the characters and the legitimacy of the show. Another aspect of the Andy show is that, and as “most show sitcoms, such as the Andy Griffiths show, M*A*S*H, and Malcom in the middle, have sacrificed the instant audience response of studio production for the visual flexibility of single-camera production. The Lucy show, on the other hand, portrayed a different style of sitcom in attracting their audiences.
Unlike the Andy show, the Lucy show instead filmed in front of a live studio with an audience. Bach then, it was not unusual for women to be a stay at home mom, while the men mostly the one that work to take care of the household. The show innovatively utilized humorous in showing that Lucy believed that woman she be part of show business, and they should be as involved as men where in show business. The show initially setting took place in an apartment in New York, City. By having an audience there kept shows authentic and prevented them from sliding by with merely well-enough jokes. If the viewers’ members didn’t laugh, you had to come up with a way to make them laugh. That meant digging deep. The funniest shows of the era dominated by the multiple-camera
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I love Lucy was a very popular sitcom in the 1950s. Through humor and plot it brings out more of positive aspects and less of negative aspects for the 1950's that Coontz described in `What we really missed about the 1950s.'
Roseanne was a hit sitcom that debuted in the late 80s and continued into the late 90s. It was one of the most watched shows of its time despite the controversy that surrounded it. The series still airs on popular television networks today but, because it functionally paved the way, it is not considered questionable in today’s society. Although the show had its share of controversial issues and what was then thought to be “inappropriate” dialogue, the America population continued to tune-in to Roseanne and empathized with the weekly problems the Conner’s would face. The show depicted life much like people actually experienced it (and still do) and therefore captured the hearts of America, which translated to a better acceptance of the material folks found inappropriate or unacceptable. Over time, as people were more often exposed to the matters that Roseanne felt were pertinent, the disputes became fewer and the issues surrounding them became irrelevant. Dealing with issues such as sex, homosexuality, and a not so functional family, Roseanne proved to be very functional to society as a whole.
Since its start, the television industry has been criticized for perpetuating myths and stereotypes about African-Americans through characterizations, story lines, and plots. The situation comedy has been the area that has seemed to draw the most criticism, analysis, and disapproval for stereotyping. From Sanford and Son and The Jefferson’s in the 1970s to The Cosby Show (1984) and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the 1990s, sitcoms featuring black casts and characters have always been controversial. However, their significance upon our American culture cannot be disregarded. During the 1950s and 1960s, 97% of the families were Caucasian. In the first five years of the 1990s, nearly 14% of the television families were African-American (Bryant 2001). These statistics obviously show the substantial impact our American culture has had on African-American television families.
After watching episodes of I Love Lucy and The Andy Griffith Show, I saw many things that were the same or similar, along with many things that are different. Both of the shows were made during an era where the television entertainment industry explored America’s moral conscience. This was apparent because the themes always had a lesson or moral in each story.
In the years following World War II, the “American Dream” had evolved into getting married, buying a house, having children, etc. Out of the evolution of the “American Dream”, came the evolution of the sitcom into a sub-genre that was referred to as the “domestic comedy.” The front runner of this sub-genre, created by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, was called I Love Lucy and it was a game changer. Not only did it change the genre of sitcom as a whole, but also aesthetically and directionally set the bar for generations and generations of shows to come. I Love Lucy has made its mark in television history and in the hearts of all Americans. After watching many episodes of the record breaking sitcom, I can see why.
Since its premier in 2012, I have taken interest in a particular television show called ‘Impractical Jokers. ' The television show follows three real-life best friends, who love challenging each other to the most outrageous dares and stunts ever caught on hidden camera. These friends frequently find themselves pushing each other to break social norms. This television show is where I acquired the
Sitcoms are commonly seen as one of the most popular programs on T.V, across Australia and the world, but what makes sitcoms so engaging to the masses? Fox 8’s The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom and is appealing to the masses due to its hilarious humour and the unidentifiable fact that the show draws you in and makes you feel as if you are part of the Simpson family, Matt Groening and James L. Brooks innovative episode of the Simpsons, ‘Lisa on ice,’ supports the argument, that sitcoms should not be pulped. From the start to finish of every show there are many comedy and humor techniques, character stereotypes and camera techniques show to help give the show a more original prospective.
My Favourite Husband was an American radio program that was broadcasted from the year 1948 to 1951 on CBS Radio. This situational comedy centered around the lives of the Cooper family, and starred Lucille Ball as Liz Cooper and Richard Denning as George Cooper (My Favorite Husband). Through the close analysis of the My Favorite Husband episode titled “Learning to Drive”, one can see that the program relies on verbal communication to structure the diegesis and build a narrative that fulfills the three media functions of coordination, continuity, and entertainment found within Charles Wright’s media theory,
television is something of the past but it additionally a reminder of the way things was in the 1950’s and 1960’s when the two shows were engendered. I love Lucy and the Andy Griffith Show are two well-kenned classics engendered to regale but additionally to send a wholesome and moral message. The Andy Griffith Show aired for eight seasons winning countless Emmy awards and spawning spinoffs. The I love Lucy Show television show was additionally profoundly popular. The exhibition won eight Emmy’s and the coveted Peabody Award. Both of these television shows were filmed decades ago but they are still aired today and remain a paramount part of television history.
Little Ricky’s birth surpassed the viewing of President Eisenhower’s inauguration ceremonies. I Love Lucy set the stage for future technical innovations, independent producers, and strong directors. Lucille Ball’s work paved the way for future comedians. Even after its initial success the beloved sitcom brought CBS millions in revenue from advertising and merchandise. The popular re-runs in syndication proved lucrative as well. Re-runs proved to be a significant business in its own, one that CBS was introduced to for the first time following I Love Lucy. After I Love Lucy, Ball went on to play in The Lucy Show and Here’s Lucy. Lucille Ball paved the way for women in the business and show world. Before her no women was as successful in either world as she was. She didn’t take no for an answer, always pushing for what she wanted, Lucy wasn’t going to let anyone tell her she wasn’t
American and British sitcoms have proved to be extremely exportable around the world, using a formula so ‘transparent’ that they could stand in for “‘indigenous’ programming for the local audience.” (Olson,1999) This mass market appeal for American and British sitcoms cemented the structure of the sitcom being shown all over the world, either as a self contained show or as a showpiece for a specific comic actor like John Cleese in Fawlty Towers (BBC, 1975) or Rowan Atkinson in Mr. Bean (ITV, 1990). Typically there are two forms of sitcom writing, one reflects on the the homelife and the interconnection therein be that a sibling rivalry or the connection between parents and children. Whereas the workplace sitcom tended to be more tongue and cheek, ‘Are you being served’ (BBC, 1972) was one of the first sitcoms to use the format for flirtatious innuendo and raunchy story
For the past 60 years television has had a powerful impact on all sides of life from our entertainment to forming stereotypes against people. Modern T.V. Situational Comedies portray men as clumsy fools.
An entire generation grew up watching what could possibly be known as the most aired show in television history; Friends. Since the year of my birth, 1994, the audience has applauded this show and watched the first episode in joy, and shed tears of sadness during the last episode of its 10th season. The show not only gave the entertainment we demanded, but also alluded to as some of the most important cultural issues during the 1990s. However, does it really define who we are culturally or what social norms we tend to pose in our daily lives? The show had many groundbreaking aspects that attached the the masses to the show, which complemented the creation of the six relatable characters that we know as “Friends”. Friends reached its peak of
A few days ago, we were joined by Sister Lucy, a nun from India, where she works to help suffering women and children by housing them and helping them become independent. I can’t begin to explain to you how much I admire her and her work. When she speaks, she speaks with very much authenticity, which helps the appeal of ethos, the means of convincing someone of the character of the speaker.
Television comedies have been on the air for decades, and throughout this time many different shows have come and gone. Due to the dominance of these shows, comedies are one of the biggest draws on television. There are many different types of comedies, each with their own unique characteristics and features that differentiate them from others and lead to their popularity. Whether the show is a sketch comedy, sitcom, mockumentary or dramatic comedy, each utilizes different types of humour, locations, themes, and situations to appeal to the audience; which is likely why they are so popular today.