Beyond Sitcom: New Directions in American Television ComedyMcFarland, 27 de abr. de 2010 - 217 páginas This book explores the mechanisms that have driven the evolution of televisual comedy from the classic sitcom, a genre deeply rooted in its theatrical origins, toward a more mature stage of television's history. It analyzes four comic series--Scrubs, The Office, The Comeback, and Ugly Betty--revealing how each separates itself from the traditional sitcom archetype and shows increased awareness of the comic genre. Throughout the author focuses on two cardinal themes: the relationship between comedy and euphoria; and the relationship between comic texts and reality. |
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Preface | 1 |
Introduction | 3 |
1 Situation Comedy | 21 |
2 Scrubs | 35 |
3 The Office | 65 |
4 The Comeback | 85 |
5 Ugly Betty | 107 |
6 Genre Dynamics | 132 |
7 Comedy Misplaced | 152 |
8 Comedy and Reality | 167 |
Glossary | 185 |
Chapter Notes | 191 |
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Beyond Sitcom: New Directions in American Television Comedy Antonio Savorelli Visualização parcial - 2010 |
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