What was the very first TV sitcom?

Pinwright's Progress, a British sitcom that aired on the BBC from 1946 to 1947, is generally considered the world's first regular half-hour television sitcom. Wikipedia
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What is considered the first sitcom on TV?

1940s. Mary Kay and Johnny, aired from 1947 to 1950, was the first sitcom broadcast on network television in the United States and was the first program to show a couple sharing a bed, and the first series to show a woman's pregnancy on television.
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What is the longest running sitcom on TV?

"The Simpsons" is the longest- running American sitcom, the longest-running American animated program, and in 2009 it surpassed "Gunsmoke" as the longest-running American scripted primetime television series.
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What was the world's first regular TV sitcom in 1946?

Pinwright's Progress is a British television sitcom that aired on the BBC Television Service from 1946 to 1947, and was the world's first regular half-hour televised sitcom. The ten episodes, which aired fortnightly in alternation with Kaleidoscope, were broadcast live from the BBC studios at Alexandra Palace.
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What is considered the greatest sitcom of all time?

There's no single "best" sitcom, but Seinfeld, Friends, The Office, Cheers, and The Simpsons are consistently ranked at or near the top, praised for their groundbreaking humor, cultural impact, and longevity, with Seinfeld often cited as the "show about nothing" while Friends and The Office defined hangout comedies for their generations. Debates often center on which is funnier or more influential, with shows like Community, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and M\*A\*S\*H also recognized as all-time greats. 
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What sitcom is most rewatchable?

While subjective, The Office, Friends, Seinfeld, Parks and Recreation, and The Big Bang Theory consistently rank as the most rewatchable sitcoms, beloved for their comforting humor, ensemble casts, low-stakes situations, and ability to be enjoyed from any episode, making them perfect background or comfort watches. Other strong contenders include Arrested Development, Gilmore Girls, The Good Place, and The Simpsons.
 
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What are the 10 best comedies of all time?

How many have you seen?
  • Some Like It Hot (1959) Some Like It Hot (1959) ...
  • Tootsie (1982) Tootsie (1982) ...
  • Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) ...
  • Annie Hall (1977) Annie Hall (1977) ...
  • Duck Soup (1933) Duck Soup (1933) ...
  • Blazing Saddles (1974) ...
  • M*A*S*H (1970) ...
  • It Happened One Night (1934)
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What is the most famous British sitcom?

BBC - Britain's Best Sitcom
  1. Only Fools and Horses. 1981–200364 epsTV-PGTV Series. ...
  2. Blackadder. 1982–19837 epsTV-PGTV Series. ...
  3. The Vicar of Dibley. 1994–202030 epsTV-PGTV Series. ...
  4. Dad's Army. 1968–197780 epsTV Series. ...
  5. Fawlty Towers. 1975–197912 epsTV-PGTV Series. ...
  6. Yes Minister. 1980–198422 epsTV-PGTV Series. ...
  7. Porridge. ...
  8. Open All Hours.
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What were the three major sitcoms of the 1950s?

Popular 1950s TV Sit-Coms: 'I Love Lucy', 'The Honeymooners', The Life Of Riley', 'The Phil Silvers Show'. 🥰 Every one a winner!! Great writing and casting!!
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What is the oldest known TV show?

Television's first drama,The Queen's Messenger, is broadcast from Schenectady, New York station WGY on September 11, 1928.
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What show has 52 seasons?

While no major American scripted show has reached 52 seasons yet, CBS's 60 Minutes and the reality series Survivor are among the longest-running, with Survivor approaching 50 seasons and 60 Minutes in its 50s, showcasing exceptional longevity, while shows like The Simpsons have many seasons but not quite 52.
 
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What is the number one comedy TV show of all time?

1. Seinfeld. The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.
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What is the oldest running sitcom?

805 Episodes Over 37 Seasons

The Simpsons premiered in December 1989, making it the longest-running American sitcom to date. Created by Matt Groening, the show satirizes the stereotypical American family through the Simpsons, who live in the fictional, nebulous town of Springfield.
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What was the first TV sitcom filmed in front of a live audience?

I Love Lucy was the first show to be shot in front of a live studio audiences, but it seems modern sitcoms hardly use them.
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Which sitcom first aired in 1951?

I Love Lucy, an American sitcom starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley made its debut on October 15, 1951. The program created a new television experience with the first filmed and scripted program performed before a live audience.
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What TV variety show was a huge hit in the 1950's and 1960's?

The Ed Sullivan Show is especially known to the World War II and baby boomer generations for introducing acts and airing breakthrough performances by popular 1950s and 1960s musicians such as Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Doors, the Supremes, the Dave Clark Five, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater ...
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Who was the king of comedy in the 1950s?

Jerry Lewis, the 'king of comedy' who dominated 1950s Hollywood, has died at the age of 91.
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What is the longest running sitcom in Britain?

Barker also starred (along with David Jason) in Open All Hours (1973, 1976–85), written by Roy Clarke, whose Last of the Summer Wine began in 1973 and ended in 2010, becoming the world's longest running sitcom.
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What is the most watched UK sitcom episode of all time?

The series was not an immediate hit with viewers and received little promotion early on, but later achieved consistently high ratings, and the 1996 episode "Time on Our Hands" (originally billed as the series finale) holds the record for the biggest UK audience for a sitcom episode, attracting 24.3 million viewers.
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What are some iconic old TV series?

Iconic old TV series span genres, including sitcoms like I Love Lucy, Cheers, and The Golden Girls; sci-fi/fantasy such as The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Original Series; drama like The Sopranos and The Wire; and classics like Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and The Muppet Show, all known for their significant cultural impact, innovative storytelling, or beloved characters that shaped television history.
 
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What is considered the greatest movie ever?

There's no single "best movie," as it's subjective, but The Godfather, Citizen Kane, and The Shawshank Redemption consistently rank top on different lists, while critics' polls like Sight & Sound sometimes choose experimental films like Jeanne Dielman, showing diversity in what defines "greatness" across user ratings (IMDb), critics (AFI, Rotten Tomatoes), and expert polls.
 
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What are the 10 best shows of all time?

The top TV shows of all time, according to critics and audiences, consistently feature Breaking Bad, The Wire, The Sopranos, and Band of Brothers, often topping lists for compelling storytelling and impact, with critically acclaimed mini-series like Chernobyl, nature documentaries such as Planet Earth, and beloved sitcoms like Seinfeld also frequently appearing in top 10s, though lists vary by source. 
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