Beyond Sitcom - New Directions in American Television Comedy (Paperback)

This book explores the mechanisms that have driven the evolution of televisual comedy from the classic sitcom, a genre deeply rooted in its theatrical origins, toward a more mature stage of television's history. It analyzes four comic series--Scrubs, The Office, The Comeback, and Ugly Betty--revealing how each separates itself from the traditional sitcom archetype and shows increased awareness of the comic genre. Throughout the author focuses on two cardinal themes: the relationship between comedy and euphoria; and the relationship between comic texts and reality.|This book explores the mechanisms that have driven the evolution of televisual comedy from the classic sitcom, a genre deeply rooted in its theatrical origins, toward a more mature stage of television's history. It analyzes four comic series--Scrubs, The Office, The Comeback, and Ugly Betty--revealing how each separates itself from the traditional sitcom archetype and shows increased awareness of the comic genre. Throughout the author focuses on two cardinal themes: the relationship between comedy and euphoria; and the relationship between comic texts and reality.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2010
First published:	April 2010
Authors:	Antonio Savorelli
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	217
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-5843-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-5843-7
Barcode:	9780786458431

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