Despite its global reach, long-standing popularity, and immense profitability, the sitcom has been repeatedly neglected in theoretical work on television and media. This book brings the analysis of sitcom up to date with a wealth of contemporary examples, a range of new approaches to the genre, and an examination of the roles sitcom and comedy play within society. With specific case studies ofWill and Grace, The Office, andThe Cosby Show, as well as analysis of a broad range of contemporary and historical examples throughout, this book will be of interest to students of...
Despite its global reach, long-standing popularity, and immense profitability, the sitcom has been repeatedly neglected in theoretical work on televis...
What is it like to make television comedy? How do writers get their ideas made, and how do commissioners and producers decide what to make? How do members of the comedy industry work with large broadcasters and production companies, and what does it mean to be creative and stay creative?
Drawing on interviews with many key writers such as Sam Bain, Paul Doolan, Graham Linehan, David Mitchell, Simon Nye and Sue Teddern, producers including Ash Atalla, Lisa Clark, Michelle Farr, Ali McPhail, Jon Plowman and Adam Tandy, and commissioners, the BBC s Shane Allen, Channel 4 s...
What is it like to make television comedy? How do writers get their ideas made, and how do commissioners and producers decide what to make? How do ...
This book is the first in-depth study of the representation of animals on television. This book will be of interest to readers exploring media studies, contemporary television, animal studies, and debates about representation.
This book is the first in-depth study of the representation of animals on television. This book will be of interest to readers exploring media studies...