Beyond sitcom : new directions in American television comedy /
"This book analyzes four comic series--Scrubs, The Office, The Comeback, and Ugly Betty--revealing how each program separates itself from traditional and demonstrates an increased self-awareness of the genre. Throughout, the author focuses on two themes in the transformation: the relationship b...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
[2010]
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| Summary: | "This book analyzes four comic series--Scrubs, The Office, The Comeback, and Ugly Betty--revealing how each program separates itself from traditional and demonstrates an increased self-awareness of the genre. Throughout, the author focuses on two themes in the transformation: the relationship between comedy and euphoria; and the relationship between comic texts and reality"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | vi, 211 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786458431 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0786458437 (pbk. : alk. paper) |