Every now and then I read something that hits the nail on the head.  That is the case with this blog from Earthly Comforts.

It seems to me that the industry forgot that a sitcom is a “situation comedy.” Do yourself a favor and watch an old episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Honeymooners, The Jack Benny Show, I Love Lucy and countless other classic shows.  As you watch you will see characters in hilarious situations, caught up in funny misunderstandings, and ridiculous extremes.   Oh, and you WILL laugh. 

What follows in a blog from Earthly Comforts to brings out the sad truth of “sitcoms” today.

I’d love to hear your thoughts.  Please comment below and tell me what you think.

A reflective look at why genuinely funny televised sitcoms feel increasingly rare, exploring humour, ageing, creative fear, and what comedy seems to have lost along the way.

Where Did the Humour Go?