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Sitcom: A History in 24 Episodes from I Love Lucy to Community
By Austerlitz, Saul
- ISBN
- 9781613743843
- Publisher
- Chicago Review
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Starred Review on February 15, 2014 | Arts and Humanities
Early in this book, Austerlitz (Another Fine Mess: A History of American Film Comedy) says, "Watch enough television, and sitcoms begin to talk to one another." This serves as the book's thesis, and the author is at his best when he's facilitating the conversation. Father Knows Best recalls The Honeymooners, Moe's Tavern is Springfield's answer to Cheers, and Curb Your Enthusiasm couldn'...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
