Too Smart to Laugh? Are We Too Media Literate for Sitcoms Now?

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 17/05/2026

Have audiences become too media literate for sitcoms, or are writers just getting lazier? A sharp look at modern comedy, AI, revivals, and why familiar still works.

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Ten Sitcoms Every Comedy Writer Should Watch (Plus Three I Couldn’t Leave Out)

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 29/03/2026

If you want to write comedy, start here. Thirteen shows that changed the rules and what you can steal from each one.

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