Comedy Structure

Why Some Sitcoms Feel Instantly Cosy (And Others Feel Like Work)

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 31/05/2026

Why do some sitcoms feel like a warm hug while others feel emotionally exhausting? From Small Prophets to BoJack Horseman, a look at comfort comedy, tone, and what we want from TV now.

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The Cold Open: Why Comedy Starts Before It Starts

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 24/05/2026

Cold opens are one of comedy’s smartest tools. From Cheers to Gavin & Stacey, here’s how sitcoms hook audiences before the episode even begins.

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Nearly Not Funny: The Sitcoms That Were Rescued at the Last Minute

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 10/05/2026

From failed pilots to major rewrites, this explores how iconic sitcoms like Seinfeld and The Office were rescued, and what writers can learn from it.

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Back to the Future: The Funniest Lesson in Structure & Why Even the Musical Knows It

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 03/11/2025

Back to the Future turns 40 — and it’s still the funniest lesson in story structure ever written. Here’s why the film (and the musical) still works.

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