Summary of Why Sitcoms Stopped Using Laugh Tracks - Cheddar Explains

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The use of laugh tracks on sitcoms has decreased significantly over the years, with most shows now opting for alternative methods of indicating when laughs should be recorded. This is largely due to the rise of single-camera comedies, which don't use laugh tracks. However, there is a possibility that multicam sitcoms could make a comeback, thanks to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.

  • 00:00:00 The Laugh Box was a device used to add laughter to TV shows, and became less common in the last half century. Most sitcoms nowadays use alternative methods, such as alternative sound effects or on-screen text indicating when a laugh should be recorded.
  • 00:05:00 Cheddar explains why sitcoms stopped using laugh tracks, citing the rise of single-camera comedies without canned laughter. He notes that the use of the laugh track has almost disappeared completely from television, and cites HBO's Dream On and Curb Your Enthusiasm as examples. He predicts that multicam sitcoms may make a resurgence in the near future, thanks to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.

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