Beyond Sitcom

Beyond Sitcom
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 219
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ISBN-10 : 9780786458431
ISBN-13 : 0786458437
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Book Synopsis Beyond Sitcom by : Antonio Savorelli

Download or read book Beyond Sitcom written by Antonio Savorelli and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-04-27 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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