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...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
[2010]
|
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Situation comedy
- Scrubs
- The office
- The comeback
- Ugly Betty
- Genre dynamics
- Comedy, misplaced
- Comedy and reality.