The laugh track. When used correctly, it can be effective, an element of the sitcom that adds to the experience, seen and heard on shows like Seinfeld or Mom. When it isn't used correctly, it's ...

As the Emmys approach on Monday, there is an impressive roster of comedy series nominees like “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Ted Lasso,” “Hacks,” “Barry,” “Only Murders in the Building.

Bob Riha, Jr./Getty; Saeed Adyani/Netflix; Sam Urdank/Fox Jerry Seinfeld as himself on 'Seinfeld'; Lily Tomlin as Frankie Bergstein and Jane Fonda as Grace Hanson on 'Grace and Frankie'; Jason Bateman ...

In Channel 4’s Pushers, thirtysomething Emily, who has cerebral palsy, has just suffered through the indignity of a benefits assessment. Every statement she makes is received with an impassive ...

Once upon a time, kids, there was a TV show called Seinfeld. It was a “sitcom.” This was a term for a popular genre — watched by tens of millions of viewers — in which amusing things were said and ...

SEATTLE — You could say Joe Cristalli tweeted his role as co-executive producer and co-showrunner on the new “ Frasier ” sitcom into existence. About 10 years ago as a fledgling TV writer and “Frasier ...